Category: Career Management

August Job-Won! Workshop

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Earlier this week I had the honor to present my Job Won! Workshop to members of The Boardroom San Diego. This nonprofit association provides support, networking and job search resources to professionals in transition living in the San Diego community.  The workshop was attended by 25 members who hailed from a wide-range of professional backgrounds.  […]

Leverage Your Strengths

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It’s important to leverage your strengths in an interview.  Check out this recent segment on KUSI where we talk about it in more detail:    

Practice Public Speaking to Prepare for Interviews

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You’ve landed the interview, you’re stoked, and let’s be honest, a little terrified.   Not to worry, there are ways to prepare that should turn your interview into a conversation, rather than an interrogation.   1 – Know Who You Are:  The person interviewing you is likely to say “ Tell me about yourself.”  Prepare to […]

Contact Info Can Be Hard To Find

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Finding the contact information for a potential employer isn’t always easy.  Check out these 6 tips for tracking down the information you may need on a job search:  Mashable

Be The One They Remember

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As a job candidate you want to be the one that stands out among all of the other applicants.  You want to make an impression that sticks.  One that makes it so the hiring manager can’t forget you.  Check out this article that Mashable just put out.  It’s made up of testimonials from hiring managers […]

Trending Career Options for 2013 Grads

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With college graduation season coming to a close, the graduating class of 2013 is faced with the reality of a difficult job market. While most colleges do a good job preparing students for today’s competitive work force, it’s always a smart idea to stay on top of what’s trending in the job industry. In an […]

The Boss Stops Here

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Check out this article from New York Magazine: The Boss Stops Here  “ The way workers are motivated is changing.  Twenty years ago, it was about higher pay. Now it’s more about finding your work meaningful and interesting.” As more and more millennials enter positions of power in the business world, we will soon reach […]

Polite Persistence

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An important part of an interview is showing that you are eager.  Once, the interview is over you need to show your potential employer that you want it and that you are willing to work hard for it.  I call it “polite persistence”…. I went more in depth this week on KUSI.  Take a look!

Most sought after companies for MBA’s

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An MBA is an achievement that doesn’t come easy.  A lot of time and hard work goes into getting a master’s degree.  Universum USA recently took a survey of MBA Students to see where they would most want to look.  Take a look http://cnnmon.ie/15NHNb2.  Are these companies you would like to work for?  Let me […]

Jobs You’ll Love That Pay Well

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Check out this article from Salary.com about jobs that you’ll love that pay $50,000 or more.  It IS possible to love your job and make a living at the same time!