If I had one hour to save the world, I would spend the first 55 minutes defining the problem. – Albert Einstein [Read more…] about How to identify your problem before you solve it
How to avoid being overwhelmed by your job hunt
The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex, overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.†– Mark Twain, in The Success Principles, by Jack Canfield [Read more…] about How to avoid being overwhelmed by your job hunt
Why you are not getting a job
No doubt, you’ve seen and heard stories about how software, not people, reads your application when you apply for a job. Known as the “applicant tracking system,” or ATS, this software is programmed to look for keywords and phrases in your resume and to select applications belonging to presumably qualified candidates. [Read more…] about Why you are not getting a job
How to figure out your skills
“To thine own self be true.” It’s more than just a line from Shakespeare! Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone who worked had the luxury of spending their work hours doing something that they enjoyed and was true to their values and skills? If you are considering a new career, have you done any thinking about how that career intersects with who you are (or want to be)? [Read more…] about How to figure out your skills
Are you telling your own online story?
I was watching one of the Sunday morning political shows this week, and I couldn’t help but be inspired to write about some of the topics they discussed that mirror personal and professional issues we all face. [Read more…] about Are you telling your own online story?