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Five + Two Good Reasons to Listen

One of my clients has been coming to see me on a fairly routine basis for the past few years. I have mentioned to him that he really doesnt need my career management assistance anymore,…

- 1 day, 14 hours, 30 minutes ago

Forget Resumes: Silicon Valley Startup Upending Hiring of Elite Programmers

An algorithm deciding which programmer to interview? Permission to ignore resumes? It had to happen sooner or later. Applicant tracking systems (ATS) were the first major application of…

- 1 day, 17 hours, 57 minutes ago

Mid-life Career Change: It May Not Be What You Really Need

Just like Peggy Lees song, have you ever wondered is that all there is in relationship to your work? In my work as an executive career coach, I meet many people who think they need…

- 2 days, 15 hours, 15 minutes ago

If You Are Going To San Francisco, Be Sure To…

During a recent visit to San Francisco, we visited Haight-Ashbury something I would recommend to anyone and everyone whether you are a Baby Boomer or not! As we walked along Ashbury…

- 6 days, 17 hours, 6 minutes ago

3 Steps to Attract Recruiters to Your LinkedIn Profile

According to Wikipedia: recruitment refers to the process of attracting, screening, selecting, and onboarding a qualified person for a job. Recruiters are increasingly using social media to…

- 1 week, 2 days, 15 hours, 32 minutes ago

Top Resume & Career Hurdles for Job Seekers: 15 Scenarios

People come to a career coach and certified professional resume writer for a number of reasons. One or more of the following may sound familiar to you. “My resume and LinkedIn profile are…

- 1 week, 2 days, 19 hours, 48 minutes ago

Recruiters Make 25% of Executive Hires in This Channel: Are You There?

Where is that? Yup, you guessed it, social media is where recruiters report sourcing 25% of executive hires. And those are 2012 figures! I’m ready to say it straight out: “If you’re not…

- 1 week, 4 days, 9 hours, 22 minutes ago

Dr. William E. Bridges: Teacher, Consultant, Author Extraordinaire

Eighteen years ago in Seattle, Washington, I met an extraordinary consultant named Dr. William E. Bridges, teacher for one of the best training programs I have ever attended. Last week, as…

- 2 weeks, 3 days, 11 hours, 54 minutes ago

Job Interview Conversations: No Dogs Allowed

In a recent conversation with my client, I invited him to share some positive words to describe his brand. Among those mentioned, he stated loyal, honest, and hardworking. As we…

- 3 weeks, 2 days, 11 hours, 21 minutes ago

Eye on Iris

When I was a little girl, my grandmother a retired elementary education teacher taught me about flowers. She raised an entire garden of nothing but zinnias — pinks, purples,…

- 1 month, 1 week, 19 hours, 5 minutes ago

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