This is Hazel. She and her 7 siblings were brought to the shelter where I volunteer. She and the others needed to learn how to be around humans, so part of that involved having volunteers just hang out with her (she still wasn't used to being on a leash) and reading [...]
I first interviewed Daniel Santos a few years ago about his “Go Giver” approach to networking, because I thought it was such a thoughtful, generous way of approaching networking. (Note: Here's a more recent interview where he talks about his approach to networking.) I asked Daniel to do an interview because [...]
What do mushrooms have to do with networking? In this excerpt from a longer interview about his career journey, Daniel Santos talks about how his fascination with mushroom ecosystems relates to his approach to networking. He also shares another really useful perspective that helped him learn to enjoy networking. Speaking of [...]
Whether you just got laid off or terminated…or just find yourself feeling weighed down by the job search, Ashley Cheretes, Marketing Director of Digital Strategy and Business Development for Prudential Advisors, has some great advice for you. I met Ashley in 2013, when she attended a conference presentation I gave (along [...]
Maggie Bahou is the Chief People Officer at PopHealthCare. She is a winner of the OnCon Icon Award which recognizes leaders in the Human Resources field. I met Maggie 20 years ago when she was an HR Director for a state retirement system. I remember being impressed with how wise and [...]
If you are wondering if it's useful to use LinkedIn as a networking or career development tool--or wonder how to use it that way--here's a brief story that will hopefully encourage you to do so. It's one of many examples I've experienced of reaching out to people on LinkedIn who seemed [...]
A while back, I interviewed a former client of mine in his mid-20s, who is now in a job he loves for a great employer. I asked him what advice he would give to someone who has just graduated and is trying to figure out what job would be a good [...]
Writing a Great Resume Is Both an Art and a Science There’s an art and science to effective resume writing. The “art” is writing a resume that a potential interviewer wants to read, rather than do the 6-7 second scan that recruiters give a resume before deciding whether to read further [...]
If you feel unhappy and unfulfilled at work and wonder “Should I leave my job?,” the answer might be “Not necessarily" Not for reasons of security or because the grass might NOT be greener elsewhere, but because you might be able to morph your role into one that fits your strengths, [...]
Knowing what your transferable skills and strengths are plays a central role in a successful job search or career change. Having a clear understanding of these builds confidence, because the clearer you are about all you have to offer, the more confident you will be in talking about yourself in job [...]
