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Ever feel stuck in your job? Maybe you thought it was your “dream job” and it’s turned out to be more like a nightmare. Perhaps the work [...]5 Ways to Improve Your Resume In One Hour
If you’re anything like me, quite often you wish for more time. More time to finish a project, go to the movies, take a vacation, go to the gym, [...]Always Put Your Best Foot Forward
There are times when it’s okay to just throw in the towel, right? Especially when it comes to interview preparation. Whether it’s an interview [...]3 Tips For Successfully Answering Interview Questions
What is it about interviewing for a job that can make otherwise intelligent people get tongue-tied? After all, we are at a job interview to [...]Should Flawless Execution Be Your Goal?
“Flawless Execution” – I guess it’s appropriate to say that I’m haunted by this phrase since Halloween is this month. Companies, hiring [...]And the Award Goes To: What To Do When You Don’t Win At Work
The awards were all sitting in front of me. A large screen flashed accolades, written by readers of the newspaper and submitted anonymously, [...]What is the Best Career Advice You’ve Ever Received?
What is the best career advice you’ve ever received? According to Jason, my former colleague and longtime friend, it’s “Feed the Bear”. I [...]The Truth About Networking
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Job hunting is a lot like dating. There’s the hunt for a strong connection, mutual goals [...]Work Better by Taking a Break
For the first time since I started writing my blog years ago, I did not post an entry last week. My mind just completely shut down. [...]The Best Time To Look For A New Job
We all know it’s a good idea to look for a new job while we are still employed. But when, exactly, should you launch a job search? Similar [...]Think Like an Athlete to Recover From a Bad Interview
The day starts out great. You have prepared for this moment, practicing your answers as if your life depended on it. Your outfit is perfect. [...]The Easiest Way to Hurt Your Career
What’s the easiest way to hurt your career? Ruin the one thing that you own; the one thing that no one can take away from you except [...]