Tempted to Quit Your Job on Bad Terms?
We have all had jobs, positions or bosses that were far from ideal. In some cases, our boss or co-workers were degrading or downright verbally abusive! It is hard to last long in that environment, [...]
Stay Focused, Decline Meetings & Get More Done!
Let me know if this scenario sounds familiar: you start your day intending to get a few important things done before noon. After that you should have time to work on a new initiative that [...]
Tailoring Your Personal Brand to a Job Description
It is natural during the job search process to paint the best possible picture of your fit for a particular position. This is called "personal branding". Personal branding is a necessary part of the job [...]
Favorite Online Business Tools: Zoho, Google Apps, Spanning
At our career coaching firm, we work with a lot of people considering opening their own business. We also network with other organizations like therapists, lawyers, financial planners and so on. Thus, we interact regularly [...]
How to Succeed at an Internship!
This week, I'm proud to showcase a guest blog from one of my clients. - Amy So you just received an offer for a great internship – great company, lots of smart people, everybody is [...]
The Truth? Rejection Letter Blames the Job Requisition
Dear Coach Wolfgang, “Five days after a great interview, I got a job interview rejection letter stating “the job requisition no longer exists”. Is that really the case or is it just a polite way [...]
Do You Need Passion for Career Satisfaction?
The passing of Roger Ebert causes me to reflect on his talents, his character, his challenges and his impact. Roger was an individual who found his passion and was able to make it his career [...]
Tips on Alumni Networking with LinkedIn.com
www.linkedin.com/alumni is a relatively new LinkedIn feature that I have found quite valuable for tapping into my alumni directory and alumni networking. This feature allows you to see a visual representation of where your fellow [...]
Employment Survey Reflects Recession Impact
The economy can have an enormous impact on an individual's relationship with his or her career, such as what type of career they choose, how long they stay in a career, etc. During the recession [...]
Removing Obstacles & Achieving Your Career Goals
What is keeping you from achieving your goals? Many of us start out the year with goals we want to achieve, resolutions we want to accomplish and rituals we want to begin. However, throughout the [...]
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