Great Occupations

Recently, I helped a client with his resume, and he followed up with a question about where he should post his resume online. My response: Well, I will answer your question about posting your resume online but with full disclosure – I'm not a big fan of doing that. Only because it opens you up to "spammers," but if you're okay with that, then you should definitely... Read the rest of this entry »

We met Tom Cassidy of e2a+ last week while he was on vacation from his home in London. Tom married a Texan, and they were back in Austin to visit family. He contacted us when he happened to see the article in the JobsPlus section of the Austin American Statesman. Tom explained he works with clients in England who are going through career change. His process, however, brings in his background in science. He had us on the edge of our seat when he was explaining the quantum theory behind the movie The Secret. Read the rest of this entry »

I'm sure you may have seen many unfortunate homeless people asking for change at stoplights or on corners. Ted Williams was born in New York, and after having issues with drugs & alcohol he found himself homeless on the streets of Cleveland, Ohio. This story should remind us that it isn't only our work that benefits when we use our gifts as they are intended -- It will transform our life. Read the rest of this entry »

A client I’m working with has been notified that his position has been eliminated. He’s still on the payroll as he transitions his responsibilities to various parties at the company. He asked me a very good question this week about something I’ve never addressed here on the Daily Career Blog. I want to share his question and my response. Feel free to chime in with any additional insights you have or resources you know about so we can pass them along. The question: What questions should I be asking human resources, and what else do you suggest I do before my separation... Read the rest of this entry »

In part one of Tough Interview Questions – Dealing with the Dark Side, we looked at the most challenging interview question that can trip up even the most seasoned professional: “What is your greatest weakness?” Today, I want to discuss how to answer this question, look at possible other dark-side questions you might get during the interview process and how to prepare yourself to give authentic answers that impress the prospective employer. First, let’s take on how to answer the weakness question... Read the rest of this entry »