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Top 10 Blog Posts of 2013


Need A Compliment? Take One! What Employers Aren’t Saying ‘Right’ Way to React To Traumatic Events Q&A: Job Or Grad School? Need A Burst Of Motivation? 3 Things New Hires Should Do Q&A: Hide Employment Gap On Resume Uh-Oh, Now You’ve Tick Off An Introvert Q&A: Send Thank You Before Or After 2nd Interview? 3 … Continue reading Top 10 Blog Posts of 2013

Ideas To Build Your Professional Community


Maybe your calendar is already filled with invitations to ugly sweater parties, formal holiday dinners, or potlucks. If not, here are a few other ideas for how to meet people to add to your network.

Join The Thanksgiving Gratitude Challenge


This time of year can be stressful, overwhelming, and frustrating. It is also a time to stop and give thanks for the good things in life -- no matter what our situations. Take a look at this short video about The Gratitude Challenge (2009) to see how looking at the brighter things in life can … Continue reading Join The Thanksgiving Gratitude Challenge

Take Career Cues From Disney Musicals


Come Recommended mashed up two of my favorite – but very different -- things: career advice and Disney musicals. What?! Yeah, it happened. Check out 10 Career Lessons From Disney Heroes to find out how Mulan, Buzz Lightyear and Belle from “Beauty & the Beast” can help your job search.

3 Signs Your Job Search Is A Joke


I wrote "Top 10 Signs You’re Not Serious About Your Job Search" a few years ago. Since then, social media has changed the way employers connect with candidates. Here are three updated signs that you are treating your job search like a joke.