by Irene Marshall | Mar 12, 2021 | Career Growth
A while back, I did career coaching with a young woman who just finished her college degree in sociology. Her parents were appalled because they believed she would not be able to get a job with that type of degree. When we searched on LinkedIn for jobs in the San...
by Irene Marshall | Apr 11, 2019 | Career Growth
We all have to start somewhere, even us coaches. This is the story of my very first career coaching client! When I met my client, he was a young stockbroker. At 29-years old, he and his new wife were looking to start a family. There was one big problem. No matter what...
by Irene Marshall | Feb 13, 2019 | Career Transitions, Job Search
I once had a client who was a CPA and enjoyed her work. While she wanted to continue as a CPA, she was also a very creative designer of beautiful high-end jewelry. She wanted to explore the possibilities of this new career but wasn’t sure how to make a living just as...
by Irene Marshall | Jan 23, 2019 | Job Search
As a resume writer and career coach, I run into many clients who dislike their job, but don’t know why. Sometimes it all has to do with personality. When Someone’s Personality is Not a Good Fit for the Job I could not do a job that required me to be calm, cool,...
by Irene Marshall | Jul 24, 2018 | Resume Writing
In my first meeting with most clients, they often say they need a one-page resume. When I ask, “Why?” they say that’s just what they’ve always been told. Where did that idea come from? I really don’t know. Most one-page resumes are difficult to read. They lack white...
