Too serious + too “professional” = a boring LinkedIn profile. It’s true. Your LinkedIn profile can actually be too formal and boring. Just go and read 10 or more LinkedIn profiles in a row and you’ll see what I mean. How can you tell if yours is boring? Try reading the first couple of […]
There’s so much that’s uncomfortable about this whole career thing. Facing rejection as you interview, embarrassing yourself when networking, coming across as a desperate job seeker, having to ask your network for help, being unclear about your career direction when you think everyone else is clear, or desiring a career reinvention but being unsure about […]
Dear Reluctant Job Seeker: I know you’re avoiding looking for a new job because, while your existing job isn’t ideal, it isn’t horrible either. You like your team. You make a decent salary. It’s close to home. The benefits are good and you’ve got some flexibility with your schedule. But you’ve been passed over for […]
This isn’t an article about resolutions. Never been a fan of them, never will be. If you haven’t yet figured out whether resolutions are a good thing for you, one more article isn’t going to help. And really, who cares what I think about resolutions? On the other hand… are you ready for some straight […]
I get random requests from people who want to do what I do. I’m usually flattered. Always unsure about what they want to REALLY know. The request goes something like this: “I want to do what you do. Tell me how to do it.” My immediate response is either “Don’t do what I did! Don’t […]
My office is near the main library. There is at least one canvasser camped out at the bottom of the elegant library steps trying to get me, while I’m running errands at lunch, to sign his/her petition. “Can I talk to you about saving dolphins?” or, “You look like someone who cares about making our […]
Being unconventional works (not always, but way more often than you think). I’ve been travelling recently and yes, I usually end up asking strangers what they do for a living. A few of these recent conversations have included me asking “What’s the most surprising thing about your field or job?” What can I say? I’m […]
Lapses in self-confidence are quite common. It’s perfectly normal to have moments or even periods of self-doubt. The crazy thing is that these times usually occur just when we need to be feeling our most confident, for example while looking for work or trying to answer a question like “What should I do with my […]
