by Irene Marshall | Oct 13, 2021 | Career Growth
Did you go into a specific career and then decide you didn’t like it even though you had the education and experience? Then a different career might be better for you. First Career: My client earned a B.S. and a Masters in Criminal Justice. His first job was as a...
by Irene Marshall | Sep 29, 2021 | Career Growth, Resume Writing
Most resumes are about a person’s work as an employee, such as an accountant, a general manager, or a sales representative. But a lot of professionals are engaged in a consulting role based on their areas of expertise. So how is this different? A company...
by Irene Marshall | Aug 23, 2021 | Career Growth
Have you ever had to be really persistent to get the job you want? That might be one of the prime reasons you ended up succeeding in your job hunt. Persistence is not an easy skill to acquire. One of my clients had a 20-year tenure with one company when suddenly her...
by Irene Marshall | Jul 27, 2021 | Career Growth, Job Offers
What does it take to close the deal for a good job offer? Sometimes, the “devil is in the details” when it comes to recognizing if a job offer will work for you! Back when I was a recruiter, I discovered firsthand that everything is negotiable, not just salary. I...
by Irene Marshall | Jul 7, 2021 | Career Growth, Salary Negotiations, Uncategorized
Can you imagine negotiating a $15,000 bonus when you didn’t expect a dime? I once had a client who was able to do just that! A national company hired him to turn around operations at a site in their San Francisco-area location. It would be a challenge, but...
by Irene Marshall | Jun 25, 2021 | Career Growth, Job Offers, Uncategorized
Everyone wants to make more money, but sometimes an enticing opportunity might not turn out to be a good deal. Once, a client came to me with a problem. While he was satisfied with his job and not actively looking for something else, an interesting offer fell...
