We love to imagine careers as neat, straight lines. You pick a goal, march toward it, and end up exactly where you planned. But anyone who’s lived in the real world knows that’s rarely how it works. Life has detours, breakdowns, potholes, and … [Read more...] about The Vet Student Lesson: Your Next Step Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect – or Final
5 ways to avoid Death by Virtual Meetings
If you feel as if you spend your entire working life in meetings, you’re not far off the mark. Before the pandemic, managers were spending about six hours a week in metings. CEOs of major corporations had it even worse -- 30 hours a … [Read more...] about 5 ways to avoid Death by Virtual Meetings
How to reinvent yourself
From the (e)mail bag: QUESTION: I'm convinced that now is the time to reinvent myself, do something new and exciting. How do I do that? How do I go completely out of the box? ANSWER: Great questions to ask yourself during these tumultuous times -- … [Read more...] about How to reinvent yourself
2 documents every business must have
How many times have you heard "it's company policy" in your career? How many times have you used it yourself? Ninety percent of irate customers can be defused by invoking company policy. It's the cloak of invincibility that few will try to … [Read more...] about 2 documents every business must have
Recruiter or career coach? Follow the money
(Updated Feb. 2, 2021) Recruiters and headhunters and career coaches…oh my! The employment world is chock full of choices when it comes to people who can help you get the job of your dreams. And while they are related, there are some important … [Read more...] about Recruiter or career coach? Follow the money
How to stop worrying using these simple tips
My a-ha moment came at 2:30 a.m. I'd been thrashing around, sleepless, in my bed for hours, consumed with worry. I was the editor of the local newspaper at the time and I just knew I had screwed up a story. Why hadn't I done this? Why hadn't I … [Read more...] about How to stop worrying using these simple tips