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Pinching Herself
I had lunch with a colleague yesterday, a woman named Suzanne Zemke, whom I met through coaching. Having worked in big corporations for most of her career, Suzanne was given the “gift” of a layoff...
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Tough Times Are a Litmus Test for Whether You’re in the Right Career
You don’t need me to tell you that the business climate is very uncertain, to say the least. However, if you still have a job, it’s likely that you’re busier than ever. After all, there are plenty of...
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That Confidence Thing
I was having a talk with a friend the other day–she’s a professor who regularly writes and speaks at industry conferences. This is an important part of her work since it impacts her credibility as...
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Talent and Confessions
Tonight I took my daughter to see the movie Confessions of a Shopaholic, a guilty pleasure if there ever was one. Apart from being an abomination in its portrayal of women–picture rabid, shopping...
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The Loneliness of the Hard-Working Blogger
I feel I’ve been remiss in not contributing to my own blog since I started blogging for The Examiner. http://www.examiner.com/x-3845-NY-Career-Change-Examiner I’ve been hard at work, blogging away,...
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What’s Your Advice?
I’m in the advice business, so I spend a lot of time offering my opinion on all variety of topics. I realize that I’ve come to believe in certain guiding rules over the years, which have come to me...
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You may have heard me wax poetic about LinkedIn, which I think is a fantastic—and underused tool—for career developers, as well as job seekers. But there’s one area where Facebook has it beat, and...
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Don’t Freelance Too Early in Your Career
I read a post citing research claiming that only 27% of Millenials prefer to work full-time than to freelance. Now granted, this survey was conducted by Elance, a freelancers’ website, but even so,...
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Look Ahead in Your Job Hunt, Not Behind You
In a tough economy, I often hear job-seekers worry about “the competition” – with so many people looking for jobs, it’s harder to be the chosen one. I believe that your biggest competition is...
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Let Me Interview You About Your Interesting Career
Do you do work that you find deeply engaging? Are you proud of what you do and want to share it with others? If so, I’d like to interview you for my new career series, every Thursday, called “What Do...
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Why Getting Nervous Makes You Happier
You’ve been asked to make a presentation at work, or you’re a consultant who delivers speeches and workshops to generate interest in your work. You have some time to prepare—and you’re anxious....
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We all have subjects that particularly interest us, that capture our attention. It could be a skill, a hobby or just a topic you follow very closely. Try taking note of the articles that attract you...
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Photograph by John Santerre 2010 Being a leader means knowing who you are and what you stand for—You’ve decided upon your mission and you have a vision for how to get there. It’s informed by your...
View ArticleThe Loneliness of the Hard-Working Blogger
I feel I’ve been remiss in not contributing to my own blog since I started blogging for The Examiner. http://www.examiner.com/x-3845-NY-Career-Change-Examiner I’ve been hard at work, blogging away,...
View ArticleWhat’s Your Advice?
I’m in the advice business, so I spend a lot of time offering my opinion on all variety of topics. I realize that I’ve come to believe in certain guiding rules over the years, which have come to me...
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You may have heard me wax poetic about LinkedIn, which I think is a fantastic—and underused tool—for career developers, as well as job seekers. But there’s one area where Facebook has it beat, and...
View ArticleDon’t Freelance Too Early in Your Career
I read a post citing research claiming that only 27% of Millenials prefer to work full-time than to freelance. Now granted, this survey was conducted by Elance, a freelancers’ website, but even so,...
View ArticleLook Ahead in Your Job Hunt, Not Behind You
In a tough economy, I often hear job-seekers worry about “the competition” – with so many people looking for jobs, it’s harder to be the chosen one. I believe that your biggest competition is...
View ArticleLet Me Interview You About Your Interesting Career
Do you do work that you find deeply engaging? Are you proud of what you do and want to share it with others? If so, I’d like to interview you for my new career series, every Thursday, called “What Do...
View ArticleWhy Getting Nervous Makes You Happier
You’ve been asked to make a presentation at work, or you’re a consultant who delivers speeches and workshops to generate interest in your work. You have some time to prepare—and you’re anxious....
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