It’s Okay to “Unachieve” For A While
My friend and fellow writer Suzanne Grossman posted a great piece on The Huffington Post today, called “Just a Temp?” It’s a great reminder that it’s okay to stop achieving for a while and accept that our careers and lives go through natural ups, downs and transitions. Here is the beginning of the article: The […]
The advantages of working for a small company
Today’s Wall Street Journal features a story about professionals who move from big, brand-name corporations to smaller companies. Here is an excerpt from the article, “Moving to a Small Company Can Lead to Big Rewards”: With the U.S. economy under duress, a growing number of experienced workers may find themselves moving from large companies toward […]
How to Navigate the Turbulent Twenty-something Years
I am thrilled to share the news that my friend and podcast co-host Christine Hassler has just released a must-read book for twentysomethings: 20-Something Manifesto: Quarter-Lifers Speak Out about Who They Are, What They Want and How to Get It. Here is Christine’s description of the book: The Gen Y and Millennial Generations are experiencing […]
How I Learned to Say No
My name is Lindsey and I am a recovering yes-woman. Why is it that saying yes—even when it means changing our entire schedule, canceling other plans or doing something totally unpleasant—feels so much easier than just saying no? For me, saying yes was also a lifelong habit. I often said yes because I didn’t know […]
Career Q&A: How Do I Find My Passion?
Q: What if I don’t have a passion? What do you recommend I do to find one? A: First of all, I encourage you to define passion any way you’d like. It’s romantic to believe that we should all “just know” what makes us feel passionately. I don’t believe that’s true for everyone. Passions can—and […]
5 Ways to Make an Impact as a New Employee
It’s January—a time of new beginnings and, for many people, new jobs. If you’re in your first few months as a new employee, you are probably eager to make an impact. At the same time, you want to be careful not to rock the boat too much. How can you strike a balance between productivity […]
Why Shy People Make Great Networkers
I’m excited to announce that in addition to my own blog, I am now a blogger for HuffingtonPost.com! My first entry is posted today, “Why Shy People Make Great Networkers.” Here is an excerpt: ‘Tis the season of holiday party schmoozing–a golden opportunity for professional networking. If you’re outgoing, the season is a blast. If […]
How to Stand Out on the Busiest Mailing Day of the Year
According to the U.S. Postal Service, today is the busiest mailing day of the year. Almost one billion pieces of mail will pass through post offices today. How can you make sure your holiday greetings stand out? It’s simple: DON’T mail your cards today! That’s my strategy. This year I’m sending Happy New Year cards […]
Career Q&A: Advice for Career Changers
Q: I graduated from college a year ago with a psychology degree. My original career path was nursing, but I had to change because of monetary reasons. I am now working as a receptionist for an IT company. I feel like I have no career path at all. I am now thinking about leaving this […]
When to Write a Professional Thank You Note
I’m often disappointed when I answer an email question sent from an eager student, and I never receive a thank-you message. Not even a quick “thanks.” It makes me feel like I’ve been used. On the other hand, when I help a student and he or she sends a thoughtful, genuine thank-you note or email, […]