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Do These Pants Make Me Look…??

March 6, 2007 by Personal Branding

You put on a new outfit. You look in the mirror. You turn. You stand on your toes. You bend over. Something’s not right, yet you can’t put your finger on it. Color? Cut? Texture? Something’s not working. But you’re alone – there’s no one else around to ask. You’d consider asking your dog’s opinion, […]

Google Tip

March 1, 2007 by Savvy Job Search

I’m always on the lookout for career resources. One recent find is Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters by Levinson & Perry. One of the tips I picked up was how to use Google more effectively. I thought I was a pretty efficient Google-er, but I’ve been trying their suggestions and they’ve really worked. If you’re […]

Blog Name Contest

February 28, 2007 by Uncategorized

As I announced in my last newsletter Inside Edge, I’m having a contest to name my blog. My last name seems to be inspiring many of the suggestions: Changing Lanes, The Lane Change, Stacey’s Lane, etc. Oh… and I guess you want to know what you’re going to win, right? That’s a great question! So, […]

(Dis)satisfaction Report

February 25, 2007 by Changing Careers

According to a February 16, 2007 report from the Conference Board, only 47% of Americans are satisfied with their work. A few decades ago, that number was more than 61%. Workers younger than 25 years old have the lowest satisfaction rate – 38.6%. In the 45-54 age group, 45% said they were content with their […]

Passive Career Research

February 14, 2007 by Savvy Job Search

Here’s a passive way to do some career research that allows you to tap into your intuition and hunches. Keep a file folder called “Cool careers” or “Cool companies”. As you come across companies (or industries or even individual positions) that catch your attention, make note of them in your file. Tear out articles from […]

I Just Need a Great Resume…

February 7, 2007 by Resumes - etc.

I cringe when a new client tells me this. “Just help me write a great resume, that’s all I need.” Here’s what they’re usually missing: A specific, targeted job or position. Similiar positions have different names depending on the industry. Figure out your best fit BEFORE spending too much time on your resume. Research on […]