I once talked with a man who had been a stay-at-home dad for seven years, but wanted to go back to work. Prior to this, he had been the Chief Financial Officer at a company. His wife died in childbirth, leaving him with two special-needs twin boys. As he was in a good financial position, … Continued
Sometimes when you are working to a client, even a client who you get along great with, it can feel like you’re speaking two different languages. I once had a client who was working in the construction field come into my office to develop his new resume. He very much enjoyed the construction business, but … Continued
I cannot overstate the importance of written job descriptions. They are necessary to set clear expectations for both you and a company considering hiring you. Believe it or not, sometimes taking the initiative to write your own job description can lead to an offer. THE OPPORTUNITY A woman once came to me because she had … Continued
Sometimes, it’s the small things that can make you reconsider a huge “opportunity.” There are always some obvious things that people consider when thinking about accepting a new job, such as the salary, benefits, job duties, commute, and career growth potential. But sometimes, the reasons NOT to take a job are not as obvious. As … Continued
Have you ever had an opportunity just fall into your lap, even when you aren’t looking for one? At times like that, you need to decide if grabbing onto that opportunity is really worth the time, effort, and risk that can come with it. A few years ago, a client of mine came to me … Continued
