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Be Your Own Career Manager
July 02, 2007

The famous proverb, "Physician, heal thyself," can be adapted very nicely to the workplace as in: "Employee, manage thyself."The days are long gone when an employee could be assured that their company would guide them up the ladder to success via learning new job skills and promotions.... more >>

How to Combat Age Discrimination
June 26, 2007

As I am working with my clients, I am finding that age discrimination doesn't begin at 60. Many workers in their 50s and even in their 40s are being confronted with age discrimination in their job search. To cut costs, many companies are dropping workers in these age groups through a series of layoffs,... more >>

Conquering Age Discrimination
June 06, 2007

Unfortunately, age discrimination is alive and well in many organizations. Coupled with the fact that more and more workers in their 40s and 50s are in the job market because of layoffs, reorgs, and buyouts, age discrimination is a factor that many of us will encounter at some point when searching... more >>

Effective Email Cover Letters
May 14, 2007

In this high-tech age, it is very easy to apply for a number of jobs in one day through the Internet. Most companies advertise their open positions on their Web sites, using detailed job descriptions and easy-to-follow directions on how to apply for them.This is where your e-mail cover letter can be... more >>

How to Write a Good Cover Letter
May 10, 2007

Your cover letter is the first chance you have to make a good impression on your future employer. A good cover letter can open up the door to the next step in your job-search process, while a bad cover letter can slam the door shut on your chances of ever even getting your resume seen.  Whether... more >>

Behavioral Interviewing
May 03, 2007

With spring in the air and the job market in bloom, I thought I would focus this article on an often-forgotten part of the job search-prepping for job interviews. Most of you are familiar with traditional interview questions, such as "Tell me about yourself," or "What are your strengths... more >>

April 2007—Storytelling
March 25, 2007

This month, I decided to focus our newsletter on the importance of storytelling. In coaching my clients, I have noticed that although they have fantastic degrees and backgrounds, their ability to tell impactful stories is fairly limited. For me, storytelling is extremely important, whether you are... more >>

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