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Savvy Professional Career Wisdom by Caroline Dowd-Higgins
This is Not the Career I Ordered is read by thousands of careerists around the globe. With savvy tools, inspiration, and resources, this timeless book empowers you to enjoy your career, and love your life!
Hiring Neurodivergent Talent
I have worked with countless employers seeking ideal candidates to fill critical roles in organizations. Recruiters and hiring managers agree that after the basic criteria of skills and competencies are met, candidates are accepted or eliminated based upon how they fit into the culture of an organization. Savvy workplaces consider potential just as much as […]
Out of Work? Game on!
Lay-offs, downsizing, and right-sizing are terms that leave an emotional wake in the world-of-work. The shifting of talent supply and demand has become ubiquitous in all sectors and whether you have been let go, or left on your own accord, it’ time to consider what’s next. Silver Lining While it’s hard to see the bright […]
Stay Financially Secure When it’s Time to Further Your Education
Many people get a certain way along in their career and then discover that to achieve all of the key lifestyle and financial goals they have in mind for the future, they must obtain additional credentials and go back to school. Across most industries, to become financially secure it is necessary to have that essential […]
Question Your Conclusions: Give “Yes!” A Chance
How often in life do we determine that the answer will be ‘No’ before we’ve even asked the question? You’ve got an idea for a project, but immediately say, “My boss will nevergo for it.” You see a job posting that interests you, but, right off the bat, say, “They always want someone with a masters […]
Making the Most of Summer: Getting Organized Ahead of Schedule
In between the summertime gardening, outdoor concerts, and trips out of town – consider getting ducks in a row for when cooler winds blow. Fall and winter may be the last things on your mind right now, but I’ve learned from experience that preparing ahead for their arrival can make life a lot easier. Here […]
Making the Most of Summer: Fill Your World With Art
Summer is a great time to take in anything arts-related, especially since so many events are held outdoors and are more easily accessible. Here are some easy ways to enjoy the arts before summer’s end: Concerts Whether it’s taking in a concert in your hometown square, at the state fair, Ravinia, or Yankee Stadium – […]
4 Steps to Manage Your Online Reputation When Job Searching
This guest post was contributed by Michelle who works from home. She has handled and developed winning marketing strategies for start-ups, non-profits, and corporations. Currently, she’s working for Guaranteed Removals, a reputation management firm based in Canada which offer a variety of services to remove harmful online content permanently. The job search can be a difficult […]
The Eclipse Effect: The Power of Letting Go
Last August, I was mesmerized, along with the rest of the country, by “The Great American Eclipse.” This summer, our planet is experiencing an intense eclipse season once again with three eclipses within the course of a one-month span – an historic event since this will happen only six times over a five-century period (spanning from the […]
Be a High Achiever Instead of a Workaholic
As a recovering workaholic, I have finally come to terms with the reality that workaholism is unhealthy and unsustainable. The tragic reality of workaholism is that is also leads to unhappiness and burnout in life and career. I believe that suffering is optional and now I’m focusing on being a high achiever instead of a […]
Making the Most of Summer…Getting Clear With Your Career and Life Vision
You may be inspired to grab a surfboard or boogie board and ride the blue waves during these summer months, but you can also grab a board of a different kind – a board where you can surf the creative waves of your imagination and get clearer on your dreams and goals. Consider targeting some […]
Time Off Helps You Thrive in Life and Career
It’s no surprise that most adults are overworked and overwhelmed but the counter-intuitive reality is that many are not taking all the paid time off they’ve earned. According to Project: Time Off “After years of being asked to ‘do more with less’ workers are overstretched, stressed out, and exhausted. The always-on, 24/7 American work culture […]
Success Means Showcasing Your Human Side
This blog was contributed by Sheila Sands who shares compelling wisdom about tapping the human side of your brand for success. Once upon a time, doing business of any kind meant picking up a telephone, speaking to a person politely, maybe booking an appointment and then strolling through town to their office or store. But […]
Career Wisdom for the Class of 2018 That Works for Seasoned Professionals
The Class of 2018 list of commencement speakers included celebrities like Oprah Winfrey at USC Annenberg, Michael Bloomberg at Rice University, Queen Latifah at Rutgers University and Sheryl Sandberg at MIT. Brown University awarded Sting an honorary degree along with his wife and activist, Trudie Styler. He serenaded the graduation crowd with an a capella […]
Laughter Is The Best Medicine: Finding the Funny Side of Life and Career
Ever notice how a good laugh can go a long way in changing the way everything looks? After a less than stellar day last week, I happened upon one of my favorite comedians on social media. I started off giggling and before I knew it, I was in full-out, belly laugh mode. Afterwards, I realized […]
