Often we resist the very things we need the most. Clients frequently wait to call me for career counseling until they have gotten put on probation, or even worse, have lost their job. This "kick in the pants" is what they need to take a look at their work and their life. Sadly, some admit that they have not been happy at their job, often not just for months, but years. But they have chosen to ignore their problems for as...
Why do you need a resume? You need a resume because employers use it to screen prospective employees. The process of creating a resume also helps you to recognize and assess your strengths and accomplishments. This will help you articulate those during an interview.GuidelinesInclude no personal information, such as marital status or anything that would indicate your race or religion.Do not use all caps.Include your name, a...
"If you're a truly creative person, you know that feeling insecure and lonely is par for the course. You can't have it both ways: you can't be creative, and conform too. You have to recognize that what makes you different also makes you creative."- Arno Penzias in Fast CompanyIn my work with attorneys, MBA's, entrepreneurs and other creative professionals, I often watch people struggle with the need to conform to other pe...
Graduation time is coming and new graduates are looking for that first job. I remember when I was graduating with my MSW; I asked my friend what she wanted to do. “I would like a job working with children,” she replied. What does that tell you? Not much. It could mean working as a child care provider, a psychotherapist, or even a teacher. Similarly, I sat next to someone at a meeting who was job searching and there to...