Category Career Counseling
Career counseling is not all about job search and a fresh resumé…it is about career research, career planning, career management and work / life integration…weaving together a way of living and working that makes sense and feels good.
Burnout is generally defined as emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. A tell-tale sign of burnout is what I refer to as the “Sunday Evening Blues” – a feeling of dread that hits you when you realize that you need to go to work the next day. If you well
We are all familiar with the hero’s journey. In a nutshell, a hero’s journey is about conquering our fears and overcoming incredible obstacles to go in search of something rare and wonderful. It is the archetype of most movies because we never tire of watching ordinary people do the extra-ordinary. As a career counselor, I
One of the best things we can do for ourselves, and our careers, is to share our time and talents to do some good in the world. Volunteering enhances our professional resiliency and increases our personal life satisfaction. Here are 5 reasons to make ‘giving back’ a priority in the coming year. Expand Your Network
Are you ready for some good news? Job satisfaction is the highest it has been in over a decade! Earlier this year, the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) reported that a whopping 88% of employees are satisfied at work. While overall job satisfaction spiked, employees also reported a slight increase in engagement. SHRM’s extensive
Imagine you are at a barbeque and a friend says, “We are hiring. Shoot me your résumé and I will pass it along to my manager.” Elation suddenly turns to panic. You spend the rest of the weekend pulling your hair out in order to get a résumé together by Monday. Whether you are in
Love It or Leave It? 5 Questions to Ask Before Giving Notice Active job markets often get people thinking about new opportunities. When jobs are plentiful, we imagine ourselves in greener pastures with better pay and more perks. We begin asking ourselves, “Should I quit my job?” There are definitely times when we need to move
Most of us schedule an annual physical with our doctors and we get our teeth cleaned every six months. We even change the oil in our cars about every three thousand miles. But, when it comes our careers, we expect things to keep humming along without much care. Our careers require regular maintenance too! Without
I have interviewed thousands of candidates during my career. Recruiting for years taught me a thing or two about what it takes to make an employer sit up and take notice. These days, I teach interviewing skills in workshops. I coach clients one on one. I video them in mock interviews and together my clients and
A woman I barely know recently requested that I recommend her on LinkedIn. I was taken aback because I had only met her a handful of times in very casual circumstances. I could not speak to the quality of her work or her character so I politely declined her request. It was awkward for both
Nurturing Creativity – A Worthy Endeavor In an ever-changing business environment, what is the single most important factor to lasting success? A stellar résumé? High emotional intelligence? Top notch interviewing skills? Maybe it all comes down to “who you know?” These are all good things but they won’t get us far without another ingredient that
