Want to get to the “head of the class” at the office? People practicing good career management know that this means becoming a SME (subject matter expert). No, I didn’t say “become a smarty pants”… that’s different. 🙂 Being a subject matter expert can help you gain a competitive edge among your office peers, and… Read more »
Personalize Cover Letters: No More Excuses For Not Having A Name
Taking the time to personalize cover letters makes a difference. Case in point: that dream job at that awesome company you’ve been eyeing for a long time has FINALLY opened up. But the bad news is that while you are all pumped up about pulling all of your career credentials together, you realize… “Oh crud,… Read more »
Leadership: The Magic Ingredient
Leadership is an amazing thing… especially when that magic ingredient is present in someone early in their career. This past weekend, I was at a conference providing career advice to career professionals from all over the world. It was interesting to hear so many different stories and career goals. But the best stories came from… Read more »
Job Search: Success Happens When You Just Keep Going
A job search and backpacking actually have a lot in common. Here’s a great personal story that took place this past weekend to illustrate this point. My company name, Pathfinder, came about from a shared love for hiking and backpacking with my husband. Now, before you think I’m one of those seriously ripped hikers, I’m… Read more »