Underneath the huge list of questions, there are three things employers really want to know (but won’t say out loud). Can you do the job? Will you love the job? Will you be a good fit? Read on for some great ways to be ready to answer these questions in whatever form they may appear.…
career transition
The Life of a Double Agent: Managing a Major Change While Working
If you read my last installment, you are aware that I’m running for office in NJ at the state level. It’s a full-time addition to an already full-time business and a full-time position as chief operating officer of a household with teenagers. This is not unlike what many of you are facing as you search…
Rags to Riches
When you’re willing to begin where you are, go with what you know, take steps to build a following, and commit to a project, it can take off and fill a need not only for your followers, but also for you. Here’s a story of zero to $1 million in a year and maybe some…
New Beginnings Aren’t Always Planned
No one wants to get laid off, and it can feel like a disaster when it hits home. But at times, these unexpected turns in your career, lead to a brighter path. If you find yourself needing to move on, here are some stories of others who have happily done just that. Benefit from Your…
Perfect Timing May Have Nothing To Do With You!
Finding herself (not unexpectedly) laid off, this young woman could have laid down with her tail between her legs, dog tired, and cowered in the corner. Instead, she perked up and realized it for the opportunity it was – a chance to make her part-time venture a full-time career, and one that she loves at…
Feeling Stuck? Maybe it’s Time to Move On
Notice things are feeling a little stale at work? Not really ready to leap? Here are some signs it might be time to start thinking about what’s next and some steps you can take starting now. 4 Signs Your Career’s Totally Stalled (and It’s Time to Move On)