Helping You Reach Your Job Search and Career Goals
During my high school and college years, one of my favorite comic strips was Calvin and Hobbes. It centered around the adventures of a mischievous little boy (Calvin) and his stuff tiger (Hobbes). In one of the strips, Calvin and his dad were at a department store, and his dad started waxing nostalgic about the [...]
Being risk-averse. Avoiding mistakes. Having a fear of failure. All of the above seem to feed that same place that causes people to retreat to their comfort zones. By staying in that safe, warm spot, there’s nothing happening with the career path. That is a problem whether you are looking to change careers, get a [...]
In many professions, the expected career trajectory is that, after a certain amount of time in a position, you are ready to become the leader of your department. You should want to become the leader… Uh, you do want to be a leader at some point, right? No? Really, you don’t? Well, guess what? THAT’S [...]
There are many great resources on the Internet to help you find a job and manage your career. Today, I’m featuring some of the entities on Twitter that provide solid links and tips that will benefit your efforts with your job search and career management. What makes them especially awesome are the wonderful people behind [...]
I have this plant in my house (have no idea of its name because I am horticulturally challenged) that has been really beautiful — big broad leaves of green and white, just full and lush. It was a little unruly as the stems grew and hung over the edges of the pot, but it was [...]
