By Doug McPherson The economic seas are raging. The stock market’s waves are crashing both high and low on the shores. Economic indicators toss about like a small boat. Consumer confidence swirls around and around. Turbulent times, to say...
Read moreWhen you think about relocating for a new job, what comes to mind? For many it is a chance at a better life with improved income and new exciting opportunities. Yet there are times when it isn’t. Here is a list of things to keep in mind as you...
Read moreLindsay loved Spanish and speaking foreign languages in high school. She went to college and majored in Spanish. After college, she went to Central America for two years. Upon her return to the U.S. at the age of 24, she is confused. She doesn’t...
Read moreDid you know that less than 50% of college students graduate in four years? That 75% of students see no relation between college major and career after college? As someone who works in the area of adult career changes, I have talked to many...
Read moreA generation of young adults aged 20-30 are having a difficult time finding their life’s direction. Many of these young people have a college degree, but many aren’t finding work. My private career coaching practice works with many of...
Read moreJimmy Valvano, the late basketball coach at North Carolina State University defined success “by whether you have worked hard enough and smart enough to put yourself in a position to win, then can take advantage of the opportunities.”...
Read moreNow is a great time to look back on the past year and gain some perspective on what you’ve learned and accomplished over the last twelve months. Conducting a personal year-end review is a wonderful exercise if you make it significant and...
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Recently, a potential client told me she was dating a 52-year old man with an eye to marrying him. But he was a drinker, she said, and she didn’t know if he would stop. In the same week, a Mom told me she was worried that her 30-year old daughter...
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Job security may be a myth, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t all do our best to excel in our current positions and in our careers as a whole. Here are four ways you can be an outstanding professional:
Read moreTruisms, clichés, myths. They come from the movies, magazine articles and even our families, career myths over time take on the patina of truth. Sadly, these myths hold us back from viewing our career in a way that allows us to achieve happiness...
Read moreWhat Do I Want To Do When I Grow Up? Ask 30- Somethings By Anne Gottlieb Angerman This article is © 2003 Communiqué Date: July 2003 Sharon is a 31-year old attorney. Ever since she was in high school in Arizona, she knew she wanted to litigate...
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