Workplace Communications Workplace communications have changed dramatically in my lifetime. When I started working as a programmer in Chicago in the mid-1970s, I had a phone on my desk. If I wanted to talk to my boss, I would call him and his secretary would often answer his phone. If he was not there, she […]
Surviving a Resource Action – A Different Perspective
Surviving a Resource Action I have two clients who are surviving a resource action from a major employer. One had her position eliminated, and one was moved to a new position within the organization. Lots of similar emotions for both of them! They are both relieved that the long-awaited resource action has happened. Weeks ago, […]
Entrepreneur to Employee Transition
Entrepreneur to Employee The entrepreneur to employee transition is something I am seeing over and over again. There are a number of reasons this is happening: Baby Boomer business owner who is tired of running their own business. They want to sell but want to continue to work. Baby Boomer business owner or a family member […]
5 Things on Your Resume That Make You Sound Too Old
Your Resume and Your Age The format and contents of your resume say a lot about your age. Age discrimination is a fact of life in today’s job market. This goes both ways for the young and the old. I want to discuss the signs that you are over 50 years of age and, hopefully, […]
Case Study – Targeted Job Search Strategy
Case Study – A Real Life Example of a Targeted Job Search This post is a case study of how one of my clients used the targeted job search strategy to land her next job. I met my client, who I will call Susan, 18 months ago—and this was the start of her targeted job […]
Pivoting Your Response to the Dreaded Question
Pivoting your response when asked why you want to leave your current job! In my last post, I discussed pivoting your response to this dreaded question. This is part of step #4 of the Cure for Career Insanity. You should never go negative when asked why do you want to leave your current job. I talked […]
Why Do You Want to Leave Your Current Job Question
Why Do You Want to Leave and not Take the Bait! You will be asked why do you want to leave? The key is not to take the bait! Step 4 in the Cure for Career Insanity is probably the most important in your job search. It can be done in tandem with Step 3. Framing […]
People at Work – A Blessing or a Curse?
People at Work Do you like the people you work with? Do you like your team? I just had a conversation with a gentleman who left his last two jobs because of the people he worked with. Job #1 – He was a contractor and was told to do his job. He was not privy […]
What are the Characteristics of a Good Boss for You?
What makes a good boss for you? Notice I did not ask what makes a good boss. I asked what makes a good boss for you? This is very individualistic. Last month, I wrote about 5 Traits to Avoid in a Boss. I asked you to get very clear on what you do not like about your […]
