Great Occupations

Staying upbeat and positive during your job search or a career change can be extremely challenging. Doubts can creep in at every turn. It all seems like a series of rejections and actions without results. Yesterday, my friend and fellow career expert, Regina Moser observed that her clients who have a positive attitude, a "it's going to happen no matter what" belief, seem to be doing much better in this employer's job market... Read the rest of this entry »

To optimize a client’s investment, I give homework during personal consultation sessions. So when a client comes to me for my expertise, he or she will definitely walk away with some action steps to create forward momentum. However, sometimes I work with clients who get stuck. They have trouble getting their homework done. This can happen with folks who are doing a straightforward job search, but, more commonly, the stuck clients are the ones trying to change careers. Why does this happen? For some... Read the rest of this entry »

Working with a career coach during your job search can help you get a job 20% faster than those who don’t. But what if you don’t have the funds to work one on one with a career coach? We’d still encourage you to seek group support. Either through the lower cost alternative of group coaching sessions led by a professional or through no-cost volunteer-run organizations in your city. In Austin, Texas, we are blessed to have a number of wonderful volunteer-run resources, my favorite being... Read the rest of this entry »

A coach can be objective about you. A coach observes your potential, listens to what you say and analyzes the data to give you a better picture of what your true gifts are and where and how they’re best applied. A coach helps you find what is there right under your nose – because that’s his or her job. Read the rest of this entry »

In her article, 21 Things Hiring Managers Wish You Knew, Alison Green is spot on with every single thing she advises. Read the rest of this entry »