by Irene Marshall | May 30, 2023 | Interviews
You might be surprised at what you find. I was recently interviewed by Fred Coon, with Stewart, Cooper & Coon. For over 28 years, his company has provided employment services for senior executives. He employs Executive Coaches and Career Strategists. I started my...
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....
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)...
by Irene Marshall | Mar 21, 2023 | Career Growth
You have to start somewhere to do something new for your career. But how do you start? What do you really want to do next? I know a career coach who wanted to be a paid keynote speaker. His expertise was with career management and job searches. He knew he had a lot to...
by Irene Marshall | Mar 7, 2023 | Career Growth
When have family obligations become more of a priority in your life compared to your job? Has it been a short-term situation or a long-term situation? My husband is 77 and recently had a heart attack. Calling 911 because he was having trouble...
