What if your interview goes well and yet the company turns you down? Can you still go back to them later and try again for another job at the same place? Or even that exact same job if it gets reposted??Of course, the interview may not have gone … [MORE]
My Boss Deserves To Be Fired. So Why Don’t They Do It?
Most people at some point of their careers wind up feeling their boss deserves to be fired. Or at least demoted to a position where they can't do any harm. Or annoy any staff.Yet as obvious as this may seem to you, somehow upper management allows … [MORE]
Bad Cover Letter: What Not To Say in a Cover Letter
Although many people think that cover letters are a thing of the past, sometimes a strong cover letter can help get you past sticky resume obstacles -- or simply get you to the next step over your competition. But a bad cover letter can undo any good … [MORE]
Is Work-Life Balance Possible or Just a Myth?
The oh so hopeful phrase "work-life balance" carries with it the idea that somehow, somewhere jobs that make work-life balance possible actually exist. But many of you reading this right now are thinking "Oh yeah? Not with my boss!"Adding to … [MORE]
The Day I Lost a Client for Political Differences
As a career coach, I consider it my job to be there for clients and support them -- even comfort them -- whether or not we might be friends in real life. And that includes laying aside any political differences. Or so I had hoped.But one day a … [MORE]
What To Do If Your Job Feels Stupid
So you may not have landed in your dream job. And for any number of reasons you can't simply bail right now. But can you still find meaning if your job feels stupid ... at least to you? And why do your coworkers seem content enough with the same work … [MORE]
Do Bosses Take Advantage of Women?
Even in the 21st century when gender equality is supposed to be a given, quite a few bosses still take advantage of women. Probably not as obviously (although there are those who let it all show), but nonetheless you can still find this happening in … [MORE]
How Do You Handle an Impossible Work Assignment?
Most bosses don't expect you to do the impossible, although it sure feels that way at times. But occasionally you get handed something that you know can't be done. Or at least that's how it feels to you. So what do you do when an impossible work … [MORE]
Sample Cover Letter: Match Cover Letters to EACH Job!
For anyone who thinks cover letters are merely transmittal documents for the real star, your resume, you're probably missing out. When you take the time to match cover letters to job descriptions, you increase your chances of getting job interviews … [MORE]
Simple Chart of Retirement Money Growth Over Time
Compounding. Compounding. Compounding. Just as with location in real estate, compounding is the key to retirement money growth over time. If you ask the best time to start saving for retirement, the answer most people will give you is "Now!" Or … [MORE]