By Sherri Sacks It seems like people are always asking kids what they want to be when they grow up. While a small percentage may know the answer, for most of us, deciding on a career path takes a little longer. Almost from the time he could walk, my son,…Read More
By Jaclyn Ades Work, just like life, has its ups and downs. Maybe you’ve been assigned a new supervisor after 10 years with the same boss. Maybe a colleague resigned, and you are tasked with more responsibility. Whatever the circumstances, things don’t always go as planned on the job. When…Read More
By Jaclyn Ades Back when I was a recruiter, I would take note of which candidates had a tendency of job hopping and would mark on their resumes for the hiring manager to notice. I would even write the words “job hopper” on them, so they would know to ask…Read More
By Lisa Gorman, Career Coach In the back of my mind I always knew I was going back into the workforce. When the time had come that I couldn’t procrastinate any longer, I was scared, hesitant and full of concerns. Re-entering the workplace after a gap can seem like an…Read More
By Lisa Gorman Has anyone ever told you that you have the personality for sales? There are some people who are just naturally able to persuade others. If you’re one of them, embrace it. After all, there are many great skills that come with being successful in a sales job…Read More
By Courtney Federoff A job application is a form that someone is required to fill out when he or she is looking for employment. Some employers use the application for paperwork purposes after an applicant has come in for an interview. But for other jobs, especially part-time ones, applications are…Read More
By Lauren Harrison When my youngest graduated high school I knew I would have more time on my hands. No more laundry for five, home cooked meals for all the kids, carpools, parent teacher meetings, soccer games, piano lessons, surfing lessons, and you know the rest. At first I was…Read More
by Carol Ronis, Career Coach You nailed the final interview and things are down to the wire. Now, it is time to fill in the application and provide references. “No sweat,” you say to yourself, “I’ve got this.” You scroll through the address book on your phone and you are…Read More
By Tova Jaffee, Career Coach It’s human nature to look for ways to blame others when our efforts do not achieve the desired results. We do not behave differently in our reactions when it comes to job interviews. So much of an interview and the employer’s decision not to hire…Read More
By Debora Weisbacher, Career Coach Now that it is September and summer is over, what better time to start looking for a job? Football season is here and this is the perfect time to kick-start your job search. Maybe you have heard from friends about all the scams, time…Read More
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