Blogs About "career"

I’ve recruited for over 15 years, and I almost never read my candidates’ cover letters. The one exception was when I knew the hiring manager read the cover letter because then I wanted to see how our feedback compared. Matching up on our feedback would help me adjust my screening going forward. Otherwise, the cover letter had no use to me, and I know many other recruiters and employers feel the...

This post originally appears in my Work In Progress blog for Forbes.com:

Hiring in 2011 was stronger than previous years, and the uptick has continued in 2012. This is no secret to your staff, who have endured low or no salary increases and a higher workload. The fact that job market reports are positive, coupled with the frustration and exhaustion of recent years, makes this a ripe opportunity for your staff to...

January 23, 2012

I would like to share a recent experience that has reconfirmed my belief that The Universe works in mysterious ways. Ways which often baffle and frustrate us, but ultimately create situations which force us to take a closer look at why things happen and what we are supposed to learn from a specific event.

Several months ago...

In my last post, I covered a Month-By-Month-Guide To Your Career in 2012. This same practice of breaking down a seemingly large task into smaller, systematic actions can be done with your job search. However, it wouldn’t make sense to stretch out an active search over 12 months. It’s true that sometimes a job search can take a long time. But you shouldn’t aim for a long, drawn-out job search....

My taste for fashion and professional clothing is greatly influenced by my mother.

Each morning, I watched her leave the house to run her medium-sized print ad company, VIRGO INC.

Always tailored; always ladylike.

My mother wore knee-length pencil skirts without the subtle twist of irony my generation feels compelled to add when they wear classic styles today…subtly mocking a previous generation known for dainty manners and strings of white pearls.

My mother cultivated a taste...

You’ve heard the common wisdom on career management – be proactive, maintain your network, promote yourself more. If you look back at 2011 and you did these things, great! If you’re like the rest of us, there’s always 2012! Here is a month-by-month guide to key career actions to take, so that you can set your calendar now, you can rest assured that you have the whole year (not everything needs...

HBR's John Coleman and Bill George provides us young 'uns some important considerations when setting goals for ourselves this year.

1. Find a trustworthy mentor.

As 2011 winds down, thoughts begin turning to 2012.  Go with it!  Now is a perfect time to express your vision for next year.  This way you’ll be ready to step into it by New Year’s Day! Here are 5 simple steps, especially for Brilliance-Based Businesswomen.

1.   Review your Unique Definition of Success

Take some time with your journal to review and reflect on your Unique Definition of Success (UDS).  Recall that your UDS...

Reader question:  In my recent job searches, I frequently hear that I'm over-qualified for a position, even though I am applying (and sometimes recruited) for VP-level jobs. How do I respond to this so I can still stay in the running for a position? I have 20+ years in the North American media industry and have held positions from Senior Director to EVP and COO.

I get asked a lot about...

I recently spoke on a panel on “How to Advance At Every Stage in Your Career” generously hosted by Google for diversity professionals in advertising. Topics ranged from job search to career progression to mentorship and giving back, and at every turn, most of the advice centered around passion. How do you distinguish yourself from the competition? Show your PASSION! How do you change careers? Win naysayers over with your PASSION!...