Articles & Career Tips

Could your Next Job Interview Start with a Text?

It might happen. In a tight labor market, employers are looking for ways to grab the attention of candidates, save money on quickly getting information on potential job seekers and stay in touch with job seekers. Text messaging, online chat … Continue reading →

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting a Job Search

You know you want a new job, but why are you looking?  What are you looking for?  A  recent Chicago Tribune article suggests that the answers to those questions will help to guide your job search. Your search will be … Continue reading →

In Case You Are Downsized or Experience a Layoff…

Were you recently downsized out of your job? Here are some tips on how to handle a layoff and move forward: Take a little time to relax and get support from those close to you. Some clients take a brief … Continue reading →

The Job of Managing Your Career

Remember when you could reasonably expect your job to be relatively permanent? You might even keep it until you retired at 65 with a gold watch! Your boss and the company pretty much managed your career. Lay-offs, downsizing, right sizing, … Continue reading →

When Looking for A Job, Are You Sabotaging Yourself?

You didn’t get the job you really wanted, you feel lonely much of the time, even though you’re surrounded by people; you complain about the bad luck that seems to follow you. If you find yourself wondering about the source … Continue reading →

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