I once had a client who was a CPA and enjoyed her work. While she wanted to continue as a CPA, she was also a very creative designer of beautiful high-end jewelry. She wanted to explore the possibilities of this new career but wasn’t sure how to make a living just as a jeweler. We … Continued
I have a client who was once hired as an Office Assistant, but was in the process of taking on a larger and more complicated role in her company. I helped her negotiate a new title of Office Manager to reflect this change. It was important to be clear what she did and who she … Continued
My nephew, David, is a mechanical engineer who worked at a life science medical device manufacturing company. After eleven years, he wanted a new job. I helped him because I am a resume writer (and his aunt!) QUESTIONS FOR A RESUME I asked if he had any patents, expecting the answer to be no. … Continued
We all have to start somewhere, even us coaches. This is the story of my very first career coaching client! When I met my client, he was a young stockbroker. At 29-years old, he and his new wife were looking to start a family. There was one big problem. No matter what he did, he … Continued
Sometimes when you are working to a client, even a client who you get along great with, it can feel like you’re speaking two different languages. I once had a client who was working in the construction field come into my office to develop his new resume. He very much enjoyed the construction business, but … Continued
As a resume writer and career coach, I run into many clients who dislike their job, but don’t know why. Sometimes it all has to do with personality. When Someone’s Personality is Not a Good Fit for the Job I could not do a job that required me to be calm, cool, and collected. I … Continued
There are many ways to describe how you contribute to your company. Yes, your specific job duties can be stated in a formal job description, but a role defines where you are in the company’s structure. What do you actually do? Who do you talk with? WHAT IS YOUR JOB AND YOUR ROLE? Sometimes, perspective … Continued
Sometimes, it is hard to decide why you do or do not like a job. To nail it down, first think about your company. What does it do and what is your role? Consider this context: Products < Combination > Services Products Some people like dealing with tangibles. When a … Continued
I cannot overstate the importance of written job descriptions. They are necessary to set clear expectations for both you and a company considering hiring you. Believe it or not, sometimes taking the initiative to write your own job description can lead to an offer. THE OPPORTUNITY A woman once came to me because she had … Continued
I have coached people on interview skills for almost 20 years and know that everyone is nervous for one reason or another. When I landed an interview with Robert Half, where I was eventually hired as a recruiter, it was the first I’d had in 17 years. I was super nervous! Some other reasons to … Continued
