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Unemployment is dropping as the economy continues to recover from the Great Recession but careerists must be well prepared to be competitive for top positions. From resume preparation to networking strategies, the job search has changed significantly and understanding the new normal is essential for your success. Career Cast, created by Adicio, is a job search portal […]
As winter melts into spring and photos of smiling faces in warm, sunny places are streaming through social media feeds more and more – you may be feeling in need of a re-charge. Taking allotted vacation time is important for mind, body and spirit, however, if you’re office-bound – with no beach in Cabo or […]
We’re off and running into 2016, and rather than ask how your resolutions are going, or whether you’re on track to reach your goals, I’d like to pose a different kind of question in this post…What are you curious about in 2016? I love the word curious. There’s an authenticity and wonder about it. It […]
As a professional speaker, I have honed my craft and grown my business with the tremendous resources of the National Speakers Association. NSA’s current President is Ruby Newell-Legner, CSP. In a recent NSA Speaker Magazine, Ruby outlined suggestions to put goals into actionable steps. Creating goals is essential but unless you also develop a plan […]
As a career development and executive coach, I often work with people that brand products or services for an organization but have no real awareness of their unique professional brand and why it matters. It’s time to take stock of your own brand and use it to achieve your career goals and tell your authentic […]
The stress of navigating work and life can be difficult enough without having to worry about finding a job or reinventing your career. Consider tapping into the wisdom and expertise of your friends and family. Turn a family gathering into a professional development coaching session and ask your circle of trust to help out by […]
This post was contributed by Chris Evans. Many thanks for your insight, Chris! I’ve written many times about the enormous amount of people I come across who are unhappy at work. So, today, I thought I would lay out a little plan for anyone who doesn’t enjoy what they do. It’s simple stuff in theory, […]
The double standard for men and women continues in the workplace. The recent media debate about whether Carrie Fisher is aging well or not in the blockbuster, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” movie, is an example of women facing scrutiny about looks and appearance in the workplace that does not equally apply to men. It’s […]
For start-ups and entrepreneurs especially, the hiring process can be a grueling period in a company’s life. Those first few weeks where you’re trying to look for great talent but are also desperate for a workforce of any level calls for an immediate trimming and systemization of a proper hiring process. Getting people to sign […]
With 20+ years of career and professional development, speaking, and consulting experience, Caroline Dowd-Higgins desires to empower and energize people to achieve their personal goals. Her speaking style is engaging, high energy, and positive, focusing on unlocking the self-advocate within each of us.
