In the mood for a treat, I strolled through the store looking for something that would fulfill my craving. My eye landed upon a box that pictured two thick graham crackers surrounding a fluffy marshmallow and a layer of chocolate. The label indicated they were gluten free so I turned it over to read the […]
Networking is Number One Search Strategy for Executives
August 19, 2009 By
Executive Director of Execunet, Lauryn Franzoni published an article, Incorporating Technology into Your Networking, in a recent edition of myResumeAgent’s e-newsletter, Career Tips and Tactics that shared online networking strategies for executives. Franzoni writes: According to the 2009 Executive Job Market Intelligence Report, executives are more likely to have updated their profile on a public […]
Making the Best out of a Layoff
August 17, 2009 By
Being laid off can feel like the end of the story but in fact it is simply the ending of one chapter. The movie trailer below demonstrates how many professionals made lemonade out of their layoff. The trailer below is for a new documentary, Lemonade. Watch and be inspired to write your next chapter.
Self-Assessment Key to Job Search
August 8, 2009 By
Don Huse wrote an excellent post on the need for self-assessment as you begin your job search. In an excerpt from his Job Search Strategy Guide, Don writes: “Essential to job search success is honest self-assessment, a process that will enhance your ability to articulate your strengths. Start by listing all of the jobs you’ve […]
I Just Need a Job!
July 31, 2009 By
My phone rang early Monday morning. It was a woman referred by a former client. She had been laid off from her job of 10 years and had been searching for a few months with no job in sight. She introduced herself and I could hear the desperation in her voice, as she blurted out […]
Cure Job Loss Depression by Serving Others
June 15, 2009 By
“The greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion. The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being.” – Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama It may seem counterintuitive to volunteer when you have just lost your own job. You may reason […]
Is The Ladders a Scam?
May 30, 2009 By
Written by Karen D. Swim That is the big question posed this week by Jason Alba who bravely wrote a post on The Ladders. Judging from the comments, his post touched a nerve among career industry professionals. I highly recommend that you read the post and the thoughtful comments that follow. I receive more […]
Job Market Intelligence Report
May 27, 2009 By
I just reviewed the summary report of the ExecuNet 2009 Job Market Intelligence Report. ExecuNet surveyed more than 5,000 executives, search consultants and corporate HR professionals in January 2009. The annual report addresses changes in the job market and forward looking expectations for the coming year. Career industry professionals have been beating the networking drum […]
Is Your Resume the Victim of Complacency?
May 23, 2009 By
I am currently reading Collapse of Distinction (which is by the way a great book) by Scott McKain. McKain discusses how a failure to be distinct not only destroys business but a career. There are many lessons to be drawn from the book, and I definitely recommend it for entrepreneurs and employees but today I […]
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