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Are you a Helicopter Mom or Dad Regarding your Child’s First Job?

Are you a Helicopter Mom or Dad Regarding your Child’s First Job?

by Irene Marshall | Jul 25, 2023 | Job Search

Does what you teach them about working on a first job in the real world matter? My husband, Curtis, and I owned an independent auto repair shop for 20 years. We would sometimes hire teenagers to clean up, do special projects, and just generally do whatever tasks...
How Long Will It Take For You To Get A New Job?

How Long Will It Take For You To Get A New Job?

by Irene Marshall | May 16, 2023 | Interviews, Job Search

My answer is “It depends” when someone asks me how long it will take to get a new job. Here’s what happened with one of my clients: She scheduled an introductory call. Then she had a heart attack! She went on FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) and would not be working...
What Is An “American” Handshake? Why Is It Important?

What Is An “American” Handshake? Why Is It Important?

by Irene Marshall | May 2, 2023 | Interviews, Job Search

When I was a Recruiter at Robert Half, I interviewed a young Chinese woman as a candidate for a job. She was the only person in my three years who filed a complaint about me. What was the problem? She said that I told her she was “un-American.” What? The Regional...
80 Year Old Mother – Unexpected Connections For A Job Search

80 Year Old Mother – Unexpected Connections For A Job Search

by Irene Marshall | Apr 18, 2023 | Career Growth, Job Offers, Job Search

You never know how unexpected family connections might be able to help someone find a new job. Here’s a crazy story from my own family: My mother, Eleanor, was in her 80’s. She had a boyfriend named Al who was also in his 80s. They lived in the San Francisco Bay Area....
Will A Planned Vacation Keep You From Getting A Job Offer?

Will A Planned Vacation Keep You From Getting A Job Offer?

by Irene Marshall | Apr 4, 2023 | Career Growth, Cover Letters, Interviews, Job Offers, Job Search

When should you tell a recruiter or hiring manager about your planned vacation?   People involved with hiring new employees do not want surprises. Say something like this:   “I have planned a vacation In Australia for three weeks from (date)...
Differences Between Job Titles, Roles, & Duties

Differences Between Job Titles, Roles, & Duties

by Irene Marshall | Dec 27, 2022 | Career Growth, Career Transitions, Job Search

I have a client who was once hired as an Office Assistant but was in the process of taking on a larger and more complicated role in her company. I helped her negotiate a new title of Office Manager to reflect this change. It was important to be clear about...
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