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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!
Boomerang Talent is Ripe for Recruiting
The Worker’s Market is alive and well putting talent in the driver’s seat in this robust job market. While many employers are scrambling to attract and retain top talent, the often-unexpected population of boomerang and alumni talent is ripe for hiring. Boomerang and Alumni Employees Boomerang talent has worked in or applied to work in […]
4 Surprising Jobs You Can Do Remotely
I know you will enjoy this post by Andrew Anderson with some terrific resources about remote careers. Working remotely provides many benefits—you have no commute to worry about, you can customize your workspace according to your preferences, and you can work from anywhere. ZDNet adds that another remote work perk is that it forms better personal relationships. […]
Top Communication Mistakes and How to Fix Them
It amazes me how many professionals are lazy with their verbal communication. Some are incredibly informal and use slang or colloquialisms while others employ inaccurate grammar. These professional faux pas can be deal breakers in an interview scenario but can also make a bad impression on the job. It’s time to ramp up your communication […]
I’m The New Girl At Work!
This week, I begin my new role at the Indiana University Alumni Association as Director of Professional Enrichment. I will spearhead an expanded alumni career enhancement and leadership development program, which recently captured the attention of executive coaching guru, Marshall Goldsmith and Spencer Stuart CEO, Jim Citrin. It’s a bold paradigm shift and a wonderful […]
Three Qualities Every Leader Needs To Succeed On a Team
I first read this great piece by Peter Bregman when it was originally published in the Harvard Business Review. Peter has graciously given me permission to re-post it on my blog. Enjoy his incredible wisdom about leadership qualities and how they are essential on a team. By Peter Bregman “I want your help developing my […]
10 Ways to Overcome Impostor Syndrome
Joyce Roché has been a trailblazer in the corporate world for 25 years, as Avon’s first African American female vice president; COO of Carson Products Company, now part of L’Oreal; former CEO of the national nonprofit Girls Inc.; and a board member on five Fortune 500 companies. She will be a guest on my CBS […]
6 Minefields to Avoid in Your Next Job Interview
Vicky Oliver is a Manhattan-based job interview consultant, and the bestselling author of five career development books, including 301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions, and 301 Smart Answers to Tough Business Etiquette Questions. She’ll be joining me on CBS Radio Career Coach Caroline on September 24th. Here is a sneak peak at her wisdom […]
Dare to Compete, Mrs. Clinton!
I recently attended the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) annual convention in Chicago and Hillary Clinton was the opening night keynoter. She addressed an enthusiastic crowd of 10,000+ people and left me ready to engage my competitive spirit. While the former Secretary of State is passionate about many things, her focus is on women […]
Why You Need Mentors and Sponsors for Your Career Development
Mentors and sponsors can be crucial for your career development. Think of them as accountability masters to take you to the new level to set and accomplish goals.
Elevate Your Career
It is no surprise that the current job market is challenging for job seekers and those wanting to advance their careers. Competition is fierce from entry-level to the executive ranks and women are still outnumbered and under-valued in many male dominated professions. Women need to get into the career game and redefine their competitive edge […]
Kawasaki Wisdom on Achieving Likeability
Guy Kawasaki is the author of twelve books including APE: Author, Publisher, Entrepreneur — How to Publish a Book, What the Plus!, and Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds and Action. He’s the former chief evangelist of Apple and current advisor to Motorola. He shares enchanting stuff on the topics of marketing, enchantment, social […]
8 Ways to “Manage Up” — Without Your Boss Knowing You’re Doing It
Beverly Flaxington is a Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst (CPBA) and career and business adviser and I am looking forward to having her as a guest on my CBS Radio show this summer. Beverly and I have talked about how a bad boss is often the reason behind employee disengagement and ultimately lack of retention in […]
Bring on Your Sparkle Factor
When you play to your strengths and tap your inner passion you reveal your sparkle factor. Spend some time identifying what really makes you tick and bring on your sparkle.
