Being unconventional works (not always, but way more often than you think). I’ve been travelling recently and yes, I usually end up asking strangers what they do for a living. A few of these recent conversations have included me asking “What’s the most surprising thing about your field or job?” What can I say? I’m […]
I received an email from a professional asking how she should handle the “Why did you leave your last job?” question. Now, I know this person personally and can tell you that she was in a really challenging work situation with a pretty crazy boss (let me be more specific — a bat-shit crazy boss) […]
When I coach someone on interviewing, I focus on what they’re saying (content) as well as how they’re saying it (delivery). We review specifics – everything from specific examples they’re using during the interview to their choice of words. Little things count during an interview. And one of the main issues clients want to work […]
I like linear things. Steps one, two, three. I even read Ikea assembly instructions before I put things together. I’m pretty adept at envisioning an end goal and figuring out what steps need to happen, and in what order. When I started in this business, conventional career counseling wisdom was pretty linear: Step One: Assess […]
Whether you’ve been in an active job hunt for a while, or looking more passively, I bet I know why you’re not getting the results you want. And while I’m psychic at times, that’s not the reason I know why you’ve not had success. I’ve probably never met you. I don’t know what you look […]
So much is written about how to network, especially if you’re looking for work. But this blog isn’t about how to be a better networker — it’s about why you need to be a GREAT networking contact for others. There’s a natural order to networking too – the “hunter” or the “hunted.” The “giver” or […]
Actual Drawing by Stacey Lane Career Coach I recently spoke to a small group of professional women and the topic was Career Planning 101. I thought you might be interested in this topic too. So here are a few thoughts. The single, most important question you can answer, if you’re interested in career planning, is, […]
Lapses in self-confidence are quite common. It’s perfectly normal to have moments or even periods of self-doubt. The crazy thing is that these times usually occur just when we need to be feeling our most confident, for example while looking for work or trying to answer a question like “What should I do with my […]
