by Irene Marshall | Jun 9, 2022 | Industry Research, Resume Writing
Have you ever had a fire in your house? It can be devastating. I did have such a fire. Luckily no one was hurt, and the house is still here. But when I was standing on the sidewalk, I started to pay attention to the fire trucks. They are very specialized and...
by Irene Marshall | May 3, 2022 | Career Growth, Industry Research
If you are unhappy with your work and want to look for something else, it can be really important to decide if you want to stay within or leave your industry. It might be easy to consider why you want to leave but harder to decide why you should maybe stay. 1....
by Irene Marshall | Nov 10, 2021 | Career Growth, Career Transitions, Industry Research
Do you like the industry you work in or do you actually hate it? What don’t you like? Can you do anything about it? I have a couple of stories – mine! I sold promotional products for about eight years in the 1990’s. These are items that have a logo such...
by Irene Marshall | Jun 2, 2021 | Industry Research, Networking, Uncategorized
How does a new college grad learn how to use their degree as a stepping point into a satisfying career? One way is to get an “informational interview” from someone with real-life experience working in a field or company of interest to the job seeker. In this...
by Irene Marshall | Aug 9, 2019 | Career Growth, Career Transitions, Industry Research, Job Search, References, Resume Writing
Do you have the cash you need while you are looking for a new job? Will you be able to pay your bills? Watch this video to find ideas about setting up a cash flow calendar. Do you have a financial plan to help carry you through your job search? Whether you are...
by Irene Marshall | Mar 14, 2019 | Industry Research
Sometimes, it is hard to decide why you do or do not like a job. To nail it down, first think about your company. What does it do and what is your role? Consider this context: Products < Combination > Services Products...