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Interviewing: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Truth about Meeting the Employer
While jokes about the craziest interview questions and answers abound, the reality is this meeting between an employer and a job seeker...
Jun 17, 20192 min read


Etiquette: Coaching, Searching, Working While Minding Your P’s and Q’s
Aiming to earn trust from a client, employer, or co-worker should begin with respect. Etiquette is a sure way to demonstrate respect, for...
May 20, 20192 min read


School’s NOT Out: Be a Lifelong Learner!
Geography. It is my weak subject. (You remember those blue pie pieces on the Trivial Pursuit board – well, I was usually missing those!)...
Apr 15, 20192 min read


Sustainability: Treat Yourself Well
The definition of sustainability is the ability to be sustained, supported, upheld, or confirmed (dictionary.com). There is no ego is...
Mar 18, 20192 min read


Over 55: Attitudes and Facts about Later Life Work
You know the saying, “Growing old isn’t great but it beats the alternative.” Now is the time to recognize the societal norms that affect...
Feb 18, 20192 min read


Project Management and Careers: Working Skillfully, Timely and Ethically
Officially, project manager is a job title that comes with a certain set of skills, certifications, and employment. Off the record,...
Jan 21, 20192 min read


The End: Year, Career, or Presentation – All Must Face an End
At the end of every year, it is natural to look back and review the past events. Why not similarly review one’s career, when a job ends?...
Dec 17, 20182 min read


Guiding Gen Z: Helping those entering the job market today and tomorrow
Generally, anyone born after 1995 through the mid-2000s is considered a member of Generation Z. Also referred to as Post-Millenials, they...
Nov 19, 20182 min read


Best Jobs For… Starting Discussions on Career Choice
While there is no such thing as the “best” or “right” or even “one” career for anyone, sometimes it helps to have a starting point for...
Oct 15, 20182 min read


Improvement: Increasing the Service Provider’s Abilities
Counselors and Coaches: are you increasing your skills so as to be a good model for your clients? Are you mindful of your weaknesses so...
Sep 17, 20182 min read


Building Trust: The Bond that Must Be Earned
I was shocked to pull five of my counseling training books off the shelf and not find the word “trust” in the index. Happily, I found...
Aug 20, 20182 min read


Learning Later in Life: The Value of College for Adults
Agreeing on the value of lifelong learning is easy. Seeking appropriate opportunities that fit with all other aspects of life is a...
Jul 16, 20182 min read
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