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Can You Copycat Your Way to Success? 19 Aug 2013 | 08:28 am
“Why can’t I stay up as long as Jenny does?” “Sam’s mommy lets him play with that toy. Can’t I, too? Puh-leeeeze???” These questions, and others similar to it, are whined to asked of parents on a re...
Networking: the Root of Your Career’s Life 8 Jun 2013 | 11:59 am
Once it finally warmed up in Wisconsin, my children were able to engage in one of their favorite springtime activities — picking flowers for Mommy. (As the recipient of their gifts, I have to admit th...
Is a Black Suit the Kiss of Death on an Interview? 26 Apr 2013 | 12:24 am
In an interview prep session I had recently with a client, she asked me if it would be a problem if she wore a black suit to her upcoming interviews. I said, “That should be fine. Why do you ask?” She...
“Desired Qualifications” Are Not Optional 3 Apr 2013 | 11:27 pm
Last week, a client emailed me about a position of interest. Upon looking at the position, I noticed there were some discrepancies between the résumé I had created for my client and this posting. I se...
Don’t Be Duped by Fake LinkedIn Invitations 13 Mar 2013 | 09:52 pm
Scams that prey on job seekers are everywhere. Some that pretend to be legitimate organizations can be hard to detect. One I have been seeing quite a bit in my inbox recently is the fake LinkedIn invi...
Do Cliches Have a Place on Resumes? 2 Mar 2013 | 12:02 am
There is much advice that advocates for the use of quantifiable accomplishments on a résumé. I am certainly in agreement with that because of how clearly they can show the application of your knowledg...
What’s Your (Career) Story? 21 Feb 2013 | 02:43 am
Are you a good storyteller? It’s actually quite a useful skill for furthering your career. This quote by sales authority Jeffrey Gitomer puts the reason why in a nutshell: “Facts & figures are forgott...
Illegal Questions in Interviews, Take 2 6 Feb 2013 | 11:28 pm
A reader commented recently on a post I wrote a while back that held the position that no interview questions are illegal. He wrote: “I disagree, I am a health care management major… [my assignment th...
Dealing with the Highs and Lows of the Job Hunt 6 Feb 2013 | 01:07 am
One week ago, there were thunderstorms in Wisconsin. Thunderstorms. In January. It was crazy having the temperature be that warm! But then, it got colder the next day, and we had so much snow that the...
The Art of Following Up Your Résumé 19 Dec 2012 | 10:06 pm
A client recently sent his résumé to a contact he developed. Upon not hearing anything back after a week, he asked me: “Should I contact [name] again?” The answer to this question really depends on ho...
