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Doors NOT Corners

Just for the sake of discussion, advancing your education is supposed to open doors for you. Too often I find individuals turning the tables on that notion and allowing the knowledge they’ve gained to push them into a corner. What do I mean? It’s the belief once you have a degree in ‘XYZ’ it becomes […]

Take Me, For Example

It’s been over a week since my last blog. Naughty, naughty, naughty on my part. In the blog world that kind of absence can dramatically affect your following. I could have mind blowing blogs, but by neglecting to stay in front of my readers with fresh content, I am at risk of losing their interest […]

Bart Simpson University

At the risk of sounding like a Bart Simpson groupie, I have to tell you about my favorite episode of “The Simpsons.” Of course, I’ve only seen three or four. Here goes. The show begins with Bart’s sister Lisa trying to come up with a science project for a school report. She decides on a […]

She’s Got Instant Like!

A colleague of mine was talking up a woman he was hoping I could help with her job search. He didn’t know much about her work history and skills, but he was able to offer up “she’s got instant like!” He said it with a smile and a wink. He wasn’t discounting the value of […]

Don’t Get Mad, Get Promoted!

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  • 08.09.09
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Feeling frustration when coworkers aren’t pulling their weight is understandable. Those who show up and give 150% of themselves often find their efforts enabling others to only give 50%. What’s a person to do? Give less? Lash out at coworkers for loafing or supervisors for failing to take action? Nah. Doing so might feel good, […]

As Hard As You Make It…

Lucy knows this is coming. I warned her fair and square she’d be getting a blog in her honor. Of course, her name isn’t really Lucy, but she’ll know it’s her just the same. Lucy thinks she has a big problem. Despite her brains, down right likability, dedication and the fact she’s been consistently employed […]

Not What I Would Have Done

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  • 08.03.09
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A recent college graduate is suing the school she attended because she has yet to find a job since graduating in April. The basis of the complaint is that the school hasn’t done enough to provide leads to her and give her career advice. Because she hasn’t managed to find a job, all of her […]

No Smoking Policy

Do you have a no smoking policy with friends, family members, colleagues and mentors? This has nothing to do with nicotine sticks. The no smoking policy I’m referring to is an agreement no smoke will be blown when giving you constructive feedback. When looking for a job, you need the people in your life’s circle […]

Why The Hesitation?

Last week I had an interesting conversation with a man we’ll call Tim. Tim is on the young side, but mature well beyond his years. He understands more about bringing value to the table and not wasting people’s time, or any time for that matter, than many people twice his age. Tim’s struggle is that […]

No Today, Yes Tomorrow

Rejection is part of the human experience. Even those exuding confidence wrestle with concerns of not being wanted. They’re human too, right? Their ability to risk hearing a no, and move past the no’s they’ve received along the way, is what sets them apart from the crowd. As a recruiter I encountered rejection on a […]

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