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.

6 Good Jobs For Artistic People


It’s hard to find full-time work as an actor or singer. And many writing positions and other artistic jobs are hard to get, and don’t pay well. Are there any “good jobs” for artistic people? Actually, you might not have thought about many options open to you.

Q&A: Send Thank You Before Or After 2nd Interview?


QUESTION: I had a great phone interview today. The employer said he will contact me later this week if he wants to set up an in-person interview. Should I send a thank you note now, or wait until after the next round of interviews?

Sure You Want To Upgrade Your Resume?


“Can you review my resume” is the first question most people ask me when they find out I’m a career adviser. They waste the opportunity of developing new strategies for connecting with employers and others in their career field. Your resume is an important part of your job search toolkit -- it’s just not the only, or the most important part.