As with everything else, job searching and interviews have to be about balance. As we decide to pursue various opportunities, we should be mindful of the risk or the relative fit. There are times to take big risks and others to gather your resources to build toward a life changing opportunity. Balance and reflection can […]
How often do we feel heard? How often do we really hear people out? How often do we groan when we think about how hard change can be? In a recent Harvard Business Review article, The Power of Listening When Helping People Change, they suggest: Listening resembles a muscle. It requires training, persistence, effort, and […]
Your LinkedIn profile is more than an online resume listing out pages of your education and career achievements - how dreary! No one wants to read all that, let alone recruiters or people you'd like to work with some day. Treat your profile as an online portfolio showcasing what you have to offer others and […]
With many National "Walk at Lunch" events this month, it's time to grab your walking shoes and a friend or coworker to enjoy a break from work for a few minutes. The American Heart Association sponsors events to remind people about the many health benefits of taking a walk. Tips include: Bring your sneakers to […]
Recently I was interviewed by the University of Vermont and thought I'd share the work I do with Public Health students: Imagine having an advocate in your corner to help you polish up your resume, prepare for a job interview, refine an outstanding cover letter, connect to career mentors, and build an attention-getting LinkedIn profile […]
Thank you to all of the amazing people in my community who have helped shape and support me in believing that anything is possible! #womensday My community helps me #balanceforbetter! Check out these great resources, you'll laugh, cry and hopfully be inspired!
In working with Veterans and having many of them in my family, I have seen varying degrees of success in translating the skills of a person's military career into their civilian career. With so many adjustments taking place in a relatively short time frame, it can be hard to think outside the set boundaries of […]
If you’re not currently on the hunt for a new job yourself then you can likely pause a moment and think of at least a couple of people close to you who are experiencing the roller coaster of job searching right about now. It can be down right heart wrenching to watch those closest to […]
As we’ve navigated our new towns in the Pacific North West corner of the US, I’ve enjoyed the connections I’ve met along the way but found that participating in volunteer groups create a stronger bond to my community. Relocating to Washington state wasn’t my first move; I’ve lived in 6 different states and understand that […]
On Martin Luther King Jr. day, and always, may we be inspired by his words to use or find the resources available to help us keep moving forward toward our dreams, goals, and hopes to live a brave life.
