You just came out of your annual review at work and you’re not happy. Maybe you were expecting a pay bump and didn’t get one. Or perhaps you felt like you’d been doing great… but your boss didn’t share that opinion and blindsided you with complaints. A disappointing...
Most Common Resume Writing Mistakes
As a professional resume writer who has seen and written tens of thousands of resumes it does not take long to notice an average resume, a good resume and a great resume! In my experience talking with job seekers, the hardest part about actually writing the resume is...
10 Power Habits That Will Change Your Life
You’ve heard the phrase, “Small hinges open big doors.” Highly successful people are unconsciously doing little things that lead to big results. And if they can do it, you can, too. Here are 10 Power Habits to help you boost your self-confidence, attract your desires,...
Take Charge of Your Career – Planning Your Next Step
Have you been thinking about your next career step or perhaps striking out in a different direction or with a new organization? Do you know someone who is on the precipice of a big leap in a new direction? Protracted government cutbacks and a free-agent job culture...
How Often Should You Take a Break?
Beyond what is required by law, most places of business in America don’t actively encourage their employees to take breaks. In fact, some companies even show preference to those workers willing to work through breaks and lunches, believing this shows initiative and...
5 Public Health Career Pathways
A Public Health Career has many diverse Pathways, offering a wide range of challenging opportunities for professionals from a variety of backgrounds. Public health practitioners are employed in both the public and private sectors through government agencies,...
A Career In Public Safety
In pursuing A Career In Public Safety, I needed a new suit for several upcoming interviews as I ventured into a career in Public Safety. I visited a men’s clothing store and was helped by a salesman who presented himself with a “kindred spirit” like connection. In the...
Ageism and Your Job Search
A common concern of job seekers who have more tenure in their career is that they are afraid they are being overlooked because of their age. Ageism, or stereotyping and discriminating against individuals based on age, unfortunately does happen in our society. In...
Why Are You The Best Person For The Job?
What did you answer the last time a hiring manager asked you why you were the best person for the job during an interview? A lot of us can look back over our job searches and remember times we fumbled with this common interview question. After all, “best” is a...