Everybody has an opinion about your resume. The recruiter who contacted you about a job. The HR screener. Your spouse and family members. Especially your network—the colleagues, co-workers, and contacts you have reached out to as you begin your search for a new job. How do you know what to believe, who to believe, and …
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 …
An old Yiddish saying came to mind the other day when I was speaking with a client about his current career objective. He told me: Well, I could do this (Job A) … or this (Job B). He had experience in both fields and seemed equally interested in doing either. So what’s the problem … …
Do we hit every target we aim for? Not at all! Yet the value of establishing a target in the first place is powerful and undeniable. I’ve experienced this personally for several years, since I began meeting annually with a group of 5 other women for a retreat/review/goal-setting session. We perform this amazing feat in a …