by Kristen Gilbert | Jun 19, 2017 | Career Coaching, How To, Job Searching, Tips & Best Practices |
Often a college degree is seen as a one-way ticket to a great job and while that’s not necessarily true, the countless people without degrees will tell you not having a degree does make it much harder to get their ideal job.
If getting a degree isn’t an option… How do you market yourself?
by Kristen Gilbert | Jun 4, 2017 | Career Coaching, How To, Job Searching, Resumes and CVs, Tips & Best Practices, Tips & Best Practices |
Welcome back, Graduates! As I’m sure you’ve noticed, interviews can be difficult. You’re anxious, jittery, and have to prove that you’re the right person for the job. Focusing on the way you communicate is paramount to landing that job. Communicating effectively requires many things, including…
by Kristen Gilbert | May 29, 2017 | Career Coaching, Tips & Best Practices |
As “graduation season” begins, so does the wealth of career advice. This advice seems to come from every direction: those who are older and wiser, and those who have no business offering advice. One of the most discouraging pieces I have heard lately is to “prepare to be broke.” While that does sound terrifying, there is a nugget of wisdom embedded in there….
by Kristen Gilbert | Feb 5, 2017 | Career Coaching, Resumes and CVs |
While many career experts offer advice on how to “manage upward,” most will admit that the word “manage” is a stretch at best and a boldface lie at worst. Managers are managers for a reason. They are not easily led. For fear of being seen as...
by Kristen Gilbert | Dec 19, 2016 | Career Coaching, Cover Letters, Job Searching, Resumes and CVs |
The holidays are swiftly approaching! Have you completed your holiday shopping, or are you still trying to come up with the perfect gift for a loved one? If you are shopping for someone who is interested in a new job, we have some thoughtful gifts for you to consider...
by Kristen Gilbert | Oct 28, 2016 | Career Coaching, Job Searching |
You’ve been thinking about a career in marketing or public relations, but do you really know what those jobs entail? Perhaps you see yourself in a creative role and love the idea of developing concepts to help sell products or promote an idea. These careers have...
by Jessica Toohey | Oct 26, 2016 | Career Coaching |
Have you heard? Effective communication is key for success in the workplace! Communication is far more than just being able to chat your co-worker’s ear off in the break room or telling your boss you need a certain day off next week. It is a skill that we can all...
by Jessica Toohey | Oct 17, 2016 | Career Coaching, How To, Tips & Best Practices |
More and more employees are making the transition from the traditional office setting to telecommuting. Advances in technology allow you to be just as productive at home as you were in the office. From email and text messages to VPN connectivity and secure...
by Kristen Gilbert | Apr 26, 2016 | Career Coaching, Job Searching, Outplacement Services, Resumes and CVs |
Nothing can Eliminate the Sting of a Sudden Job loss or Layoff However, a good severance package can soften the financial blow and make it easier to get back on your feet. Many employees simply accept the first severance package offered by their soon to be...
by Kristen Gilbert | Feb 22, 2016 | Career Coaching, Job Searching |
You wake up, commute to work, answer emails, attend meetings, prepare reports, and then go home. Then you repeat the process the next day, five days in a row, week after week. If this sounds like your current working situation, you could be in an employment rut. What...
