Industry memberships are a critical tool in every job seeker’s job search tool kit. However, they are usually the first thing a job seeker drops due to the cost. What they don’t know is that by NOT renewing those memberships, it actually costs more in the long run, mainly time lost by not connecting to… Read more »
Many American businesses treat their employees like crap
Treat their employees like crap? Not all American businesses. But many do. With some exceptions. A recent article by Business Insider discussed how one CEO paid employees $2,000 to go on vacation. As a result, employees are happier and more productive. This isn’t big news or even rocket science. Of course they are happier. But… Read more »
New Career and New Outlook
“A new career?” This is often a question clients ask who seek to make a pivot. Yes! A new career and new outlook are what the doctor ordered. Oftentimes, and even now more than ever, people search out greener pastures via a new career and new outlook. It could be to escape boredom. Or to… Read more »
Make a Career Pivot: It Is Easier Than You Think
Wanting to shift gears and make a career pivot? It’s definitely do-able. Case study: Recently, a client in pharmaceutical sales (a declining career due to so many consolidations / acquisitions) lamented that yet again, she is being laid off. She’s been a sales dynamo who has a loyal clientele following. The problem is that she… Read more »