The words "new job new life" often go together. At least in our heads, as we contemplate landing in a much better situation. Ideally, job search also goes hand-in-hand with some degree of hope to get us through the often grueling process.But the … [MORE]
Do You Have a Tendency To End People’s Sentences?
Whether at work or elsewhere, some people can't resist rushing to the finish line to end other people's sentences. While this often can be very annoying to family and friends, it can be downright detrimental to your work relationships and … [MORE]
Time for a Fresh Start! (You Can’t Undo Past Mistakes)
Mistakes. Failures. Regrets. Try as you may, you can't undo past mistakes -- no matter how much you wish you could. And revisiting each and every regret, putting them under a microscope while wishing you could rewrite the past ... well, that doesn't … [MORE]
Basic Guide to Investing in Bonds
Most people have little if any understanding of bonds, and so they wind up investing in stocks and stock funds and pretty much anything else. But bonds are a major type of investment. So, with many people getting year-end bonuses or rethinking the … [MORE]
Are You Making New Year’s Career Resolutions?
When making new year's resolutions (essentially wishes for something better in your life) we often keep them private. Sharing them with people who know you can feel like pressure and come back to haunt you if you fall short. I totally get … [MORE]
Do Office Christmas Parties Bring Out Your Naughty Side?
I have to admit I've been to my share of office Christmas parties where I let my naughtier side out a wee bit. Especially in one or two of my earlier jobs. Nothing too awful. Just a bit of flirtation here and there. And perhaps a little too much to … [MORE]
Got Job Search or Interview Questions? Comments?
Hi dear readers. Every once in a while I like to check in to see if you have any questions for me. Or any comments you want to share about job search or the job market in particular.While I can't guarantee I have the perfect answer, I'd be happy … [MORE]
Is There a Difference Between Good Debt and Bad Debt?
A loan officer I know asked me to discuss a topic that she deals with every day: Debt. Specifically good debt vs bad debt. And the choices people make when buying things they think they need. Here are her words: "Debt is a super hot topic right now … [MORE]
Why Didn’t I Get a Second Interview?
Are you blaming yourself because you didn't get a second interview? Or maybe it's the stupid company that doesn't know real talent when they see it. Of course the latter may be true, but there's a bit more to the job search and hiring … [MORE]
Interview Energy: Why Low Energy Can Lose You the Job
A job seeker wrote telling me he got interview feedback telling him he had "low energy". He was shocked to hear this because he thought he'd done well. And was especially proud of having kept calm despite interview nerves.Since he didn't get the … [MORE]