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...
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 | Jan 3, 2023 | LinkedIn, Resume Writing
Have you heard the expression “GETTING” your act together?” What about “KEEPING” your act together?” Is your resume current? This is crucial, but why? If you are looking for a job, your resume must really state your...
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...
by Irene Marshall | Dec 14, 2022 | Career Growth, Career Transitions
What can make you unhappy in your work? Is it your co-workers? Your customers? Your actual job? It can be hard to separate out the source of the problems. I had a client who was a stockbroker. He was 29 years old. He and his wife wanted a child, but he had not been...