I am gearing up for one of my favorite work days of the year: Career Jam. Career Jam is an intensive, interactive, small-group exploration of “what’s new and what’s next” in the world of careers. We meet locally and, for some, virtually, convening with other career professionals—resume writers, career coaches and counselors, university career center …
Perhaps the one clear, consistent, and constant piece of advice about resume writing is: You must highlight your accomplishments. And if you read the average resume, you are bound to see bullet points all over the place, touting so-called accomplishments. Great, you think! Here’s a template for writing about my achievements! The problem? A lot of resumes …
Even though 3 inches of new snow are covering my world, it still feels like spring. Birds are chirping, the sun feels warm, and psychologically I am uplifted by knowing that another winter is all but over. As a result, I’m humming as I sweep snow off the steps and grinning at the sales clerk …
I’m back! A 10-day trip to Italy left me refreshed, renewed, and reinvigorated – exactly what vacations are supposed to do. A large part of that refreshment was due to the serenity of the small Tuscan hill towns where we biked, walked, and explored, and the other-worldliness of Venice, where you must take a boat …