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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...
Why Should You Use YouTube as You Prepare for an Interview?

Why Should You Use YouTube as You Prepare for an Interview?

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...
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....
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