Long-term unemployment can be a detriment to getting a job. According to a recent Economist article, almost half of unemployed workers have been off the job for more than six months. Employers can perceive a candidate's skills are out-of-date or…
Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and had some time to rest and rejuvenate!As you prepare to head back to work, consider some new ways to get things done. If you've been feeling like you can't work hard enough to…
Many people dream of taking a passion and turning it into a successful business. Maybe it's time to stop dreaming and start doing. For inspiration, this week I"m sharing how one of the loyal listeners to my SIRIUSXM radio…
I’m excited to participate again this year in Job Action Day created by Quintessential Careers. It is a day of empowerment for workers and job-seekers -- to put your career and job in the forefront, making plans, taking action steps.…
You might feel compelled to take a job, any job, at any employer. But are you sure that's best for your career? How much happier or successful might you be if you worked at a company that invested in you,…
Careers nowadays not only keep us busy around the clock, but they seem to require continuous effort to sustain. We get the sense that we can't get a break from it-and to break from it, even temporarily, even for a…
According to Mary van de Wiel, you can spot a Dead Brand Walking a mile away, let's face it. It's not a smart business strategy. But you know one when you see one, right? On the other hand, you can…
Stress. It’s the number one cause of health-related issues in the US. And the number one cause of stress for most Americans? You guessed it - WORK! (according to NIOSH.) Recently a listener to my SIRIUSXM radio show contacted me…
