This has been a year of change at my house so I have been looking forward to the summer as a chance to settle down a little. We relocated and moved this spring, changing lifestyles completely. That adventure involved a long boat trip then moving our worldly goods from Houston to Florida then to … [Read more...]
Network For a New Job BEFORE You Need To
You'll never know how much you need to continually network until your career depends on it! I see you. Hiding in your office, keeping your head down, thinking that everything will be just fine if you just work harder. Social media confined to the occasional Facebook or Instagram pics of you and … [Read more...]
Is an Unclear Career Path Holding Up Your Job Search?
If there are a few careers you are interested in transitioning to from your current career, you will need to choose one. A headline caught my eye in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, “Getting ready for discharge”. “Laura”, leaving the US Army Reserves and a civilian government job to enter the civilian … [Read more...]
Just Say Yes to Career Adventures
What does the word "adventure" mean to you? This article is an excerpt from our BizTV video, which can be viewed online, simply by clicking this link. The word “adventure” is a dirty word in my house, usually interpreted as “Mom got lost again” or “We don’t have a plan” or “Sure, I know the way … [Read more...]
Shy Person’s Guide to Personal Branding
Quick! What comes to mind when I say “Starbucks”? Coffee? Expensive coffee? Comfy chairs? Green logo? Big companies like Starbucks or Panera spend millions building their brands. They want you to have a mental picture of their organization the minute their name is mentioned. Everyone has a … [Read more...]
Put Your Ear to the Ground for Career Wisdom
You never know when you'll get a great career tip that makes a difference. Words of wisdom come from unlikely places. We have to have our ears to the ground to hear and learn. The guest speaker at Olin Business School graduation ceremony at Washington University in St. Louis was not famous. He … [Read more...]
Where is the Interview Doctor in July?
Here is where Katherine will be speaking in July. There are links to the events that are open to the public to register and attend. July 20, 2017 Proactive Job Search and Behavioral Interviewing Geauga County Engineering Department All day - private … [Read more...]
Career Impact – Jim and the New Non-compete Agreement
A Must Read article about Signing Non-Compete Clauses. Sometimes people think I make up the stories I share with you. I don’t have to make up anything. The world is filled with crazy stories like this sad tale I heard the other day. Jim just celebrated his fourth year as a medical supply sales … [Read more...]
Shy Person’s Guide to Saying No
Some people find it difficult to say no when a request is made of them. Here is my shy person’s dilemma. The professional group I belong to puts on great programs. Nice people attend. I always learn something. So why do I dread attending? At the end of every meeting one or another of the … [Read more...]
Using Influence for Win-win Results With Colleagues
Relationships between colleagues are not always pretty. This article is an excerpt from our BizTV video, which can be viewed online, simply by clicking this link. The way you get something done is often more important than what you get done. The hard way is the bulldozer – straight on, most … [Read more...]