Take a moment to look around you. Can you see the uptick in people asking for a handout? Can you see the homeless camps popping up faster than spring flowers? Are you present to the world in front of you? I try to look the other way. I think I need to wait. Truth is,Continue reading “Do You See What I See?”
Category Archives: Career Development
The Politics of Work
My favorite co-worker greeted me warmly every morning, liked to go for walks at lunch, and often took naps in the afternoon. She also had a tail and four legs. When this adorably puppy stopped coming to work, the atmosphere of the office shifted and I started to notice more politics. While, it may notContinue reading “The Politics of Work”
The Creep at Work
No, not the kind of “creep” at work that needs to be reported to the police. This is the creep that happens on Mondays when a conversation between your work life and your home life gets blurry. You can restore the boundaries when you visualize your time as a garden that needs to be nurturedContinue reading “The Creep at Work”
Know Your Worth
The news that North Carolina is lingering in Phase Two for five more weeks isn’t easy on jobseekers who are hoping to land their next opportunity. Press on toward your goals and consider these tips. Add to your Network Reach out to your current LinkedIn connections. Get the conversation going by adding the following toContinue reading “Know Your Worth”
3 Things to Ask about Job Descriptions
Be encouraged. Job descriptions often read like the company is looking for a purple squirrel that bakes cookies. It is such a common thing that Wikipedia now defines Purple Squirrel as a “job candidate with precisely the right education, experience, and qualifications that perfectly fits a job’s multi-faceted requirements.” For example. One local company wantedContinue reading “3 Things to Ask about Job Descriptions”
Be Prepared
When it comes to landing a job, consider treating the effort as you would a job. Plan your day in about 4-hour increments; one for the morning and one for the afternoon. The mornings are a great time to follow-up on communications from earlier. A good rule of thumb is to reach out about onceContinue reading “Be Prepared”
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