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Ace Your Next Interview with the Right Handshake

  • May 21, 2008
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I came across an interesting study recently that links successful interviewing with a firm handshake. Believe it or not the people with the best handshakes, men and women, are more "hireable". What makes for a firm handshake? According to the…

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“Don’t waste your time living someone else’s life”

  • May 11, 2008
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With graduation day upon us, I thought recent college graduates (and in fact all of us) would benefit from some inspiring words of advice from Steve Jobs, Apple co-founder. His commencement address at Stanford University is captured in this brief…

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Would you be better off as a Free Agent?

  • May 3, 2008
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Just this week, executive recruiting site www.ERE.net reported a rise in free agency . In other words, more employees are opting out of full-time jobs to be independent contract workers. The reasons for the rise included a desire for more…

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If others are living their dreams, why not you?

  • April 20, 2008
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In the quest for the ideal career, many people find it inspiring to read about others who've achieved this seemingly impossible dream. My question is always, "If others are living their dreams, why not you?" Rather than getting angry or…

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Negotiating is always a good idea – even in bad economic times

  • April 16, 2008
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Yesterday, the Wall Street Journal online published a great article on how to negotiate salary even in tough economic times. (A link to the full article is at the bottom of this post.) It's a subject I've been tackling with…

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What if you could change careers?

  • October 3, 2007
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Change of season can be a great time for change in your career. Make your career a priority this fall by tuning into my careers segments on Martha Stewart Living Radio. I’ll answer your questions and share news, tips and…

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What if getting a degree isn’t the answer?

  • June 28, 2006
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Getting a degree can get in the way of figuring out your ideal career. BEFORE you go back to school, TALK to people in the career you want and MAKE SURE the degree is necessary. This way, you'll save yourself…

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Are you ready?

  • June 23, 2006
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I came across a great quote by Johnny Carson, "Talent alone won't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the right time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'ARE YOU READY?'"Are you…

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Having it all

  • June 20, 2006
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"What if" has a great ring to it. I love to ask people "what if" they could have careers that made them money AND made them happy. Most people light up when I ask them that question and rattle off…

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“What if thats my mantra

  • December 1, 2004
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What if…you looked forward to going to work?What if… you made more money in less time and had work/life balance?What if… your work was fulfilling and meaningful to you and to others?What if…the only thing holding you back from your…

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