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Keys to Job Interview Preparation

Posted on January 28, 2010 by admin

Avoid These Mistakes Preparing for Job Interviews It’s easy to overprepare or underprepare for a job interview. Here are 4 mistakes to avoid if you want to properly prepare with the least amount of stress.

A Third Way-Beyond All or Nothing Career Solutions

Posted on January 12, 2010 by admin

If you are unhappy, then you are, unfortunately, not alone. Only 45% of Americans are satisfied with their work. That was the lowest level recorded by the Conference Board research group in more than 22 years of studying the issue.

Career Success Secret?

Posted on December 20, 2009 by admin

I couldn’t resist writing a post today, having just read an inspiring article about the artist Carmen Herrera. It seems Herrera has been a serious painter since the 1930s. Now at age 94, she’s suddenly famous, having had her … Continue reading →

Branding Yourself–Go the Extra Mile

Posted on December 16, 2009 by admin

Marketers need a targeted niche, but they also know their products and services need to stand out from other products in their niche.

Swing Dancing and Careers

Posted on November 9, 2009 by admin

My first swing dance teacher said that learning a relatively newer form of swing dancing–east-coast swing– was great for the short term, great for instant gratification. A great place to start dancing because you could see real results pretty quickly. … Continue reading →

How to Succeed with Coaching

Posted on October 13, 2009 by admin

THINKING OF CAREER COACHING? Here’s what you need before the first session to assure success.

But Is It Realistic? How People Kill Career Dreams

Posted on October 11, 2009 by admin

Whether helping people as a career coach or a creativity trainer, one of the most common self-limiting ideas I hear—actually it may be the most common—is that a goal, a career, a job, a solution is unrealistic.

What’s at the Top of Your Resume?

Posted on October 3, 2009 by admin

What should go at the top of your resume under your name and contact info? A. Your Education? B. Your most recent work experience? C. Your objective–the kind of job you are seeking?

10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your College Internship

Posted on September 8, 2009 by admin

Note from Leonard: From time to time, experts with something great to say ask if they can be included on this blog. When their information will complement and add to the ongoing discussion here, I am excited to present them. … Continue reading →

Start Seeing Career Opportunities

Posted on August 25, 2009 by admin

Out of work? Looking for a new career? Then start seeing opportunities. I just read about a fascinating experiment by psychology professor and bestselling British author Richard Wiseman, author of The Luck Factor: The Four Essential Principles

Get Answers to Questions about Specific Careers, Jobs

Posted on July 20, 2009 by admin

What’s the most direct way to get the inside scoop about the details of a specific career, an industry, a job, a company?

Test Drive Your Career Idea

Posted on June 12, 2009 by admin

I just read a fascinating if a bit utopian essay in New Scientist magazine about the possibility of creating virtual twins for each of us. Our online twin would be programmed with all of our medical characteristics so that we … Continue reading →

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