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 | 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 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 | Jan 17, 2023 | LinkedIn
I had a funny conversation with my business coach, Lynnaire Johnston, last year about pictures. We were talking about the headshot that was on my LinkedIn profile. I had it done professionally several years before. I never liked it, but I couldn’t put my finger...
