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Non-Essential Employees

Much of America is digging out from under the droppings of a massive snow storm. Michigan is no different. Many businesses and schools are closed. Reading through the list of closings, my attention is drawn to the organizations noting “non-essential employees need not report.” I’m sure the “non-essentials” are jumping for joy while the “essential” […]

We Like Fresh

Most people find fresh appealing. Consider how much you appreciate fresh food, air or sheets. Aside from things like wine and cheese, I can’t think of anything people prefer musty. Folks, I’m  here to tell you many people are struggling in their job search because they aren’t getting their fresh on. Their approach, responses, perspective, […]

Job Seekers…Go Grocery Shopping

Looking for work? You’d be surprised what you can learn from a grocery store when it comes to strategy. Grocery stores have been in the business of selling their collective environments and individual product offerings for years. Take a moment to visit your local store and pay close attention to what the store is doing […]

Make It Easy For Me

You’d be surprised how difficult it can be to connect with job seekers. In a time of fierce competition for jobs, it’s important to make sure employers have easy ways to get in touch with you.  Here are a few examples of what I run into frequently. Changing your cell phone or internet service/provider without […]

Every 6-8 Weeks

If you are a woman like me, scratching at 40 or better, you’re likely in a similar pattern of personal maintenance. For those of you who have reached this point of your life gray-free, talk to the hand. Every 6-8 weeks I head to the hair salon to invest time and money in hiding the […]

The Trouble With “Recipes For Success”

I love to cook. The fact I’m now skilled enough I can actually turn out food friends and family enjoy eating is a bonus. That wasn’t always the case. When I didn’t know what I was doing I hated cooking…not to mention eating the end result. Practice and paying attention to what gifted cooks were […]

Qualifications Aren’t Everything

Though I appreciate the frustration job seekers feel when they believe less qualified applicants beat them out, I’d like to make a point for perspective. For those of you who aren’t Michigan State basketball fans, I apologize in advance for boring you. As a green-blooded lover of all things Spartan, my mind has been on […]

Looking For A Management Job?

When networking contacts or prospective employers ask you what types of opportunities you are considering, please don’t say “something in management.” That means nothing to most people. Management is one of those words thrown around without much thought. Exactly what do you mean when you say you’re interested in management opportunities? That you want your […]

Guess Who Gets The Job

A contact of mine is an HR Manager for a local company. She contacted me yesterday to see if I knew of individuals with a specific skill set for a job she has coming available soon. I do know of someone, so I forwarded the LinkedIn profile of that professional. Today my contact asked me […]

Having Fun

Folks, you’ve got to have fun with your job search. As with anything, the more fun you are having the more creative and attractive you tend to be. When I say attractive, I don’t mean in a “you’re so hot” kind of way. I’m talking about magnetism. People are more likely to be drawn to […]

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