Posts filed under: career advice

On Leveling Up 📈

I often hear things like, “my company won’t pay for…” this membership, or that conference, or that professional development thing that’s going to level you up. Sometimes, this is just...... Read More

Most Important Job

10-Ks. Projects. Product development. Compensation reviews. Presentations. Reports. Planning. And meetings. Oh, the meetings… For most leaders and managers, meetings and our work take up more than most of our...... Read More

Is a LinkedIn Recommendation a Reference?

The other day, I was reviewing a candidate’s resume and found this language on the last page where I usually see something about references. “Recommendations See my LinkedIn Profile to...... Read More

On Priorities

If we allow other things to supersede our number one priority, is that thing (whatever it may be) really a priority? Or are we just kidding ourselves and others? We...... Read More

Don’t Let the Green Grass Fool Ya

This post has been rattling around in my brain for a few months. Each November, two days arrive that make me reflect on my military service – the Marine Corps...... Read More

Wanted – Technical Recruiter

There’s a formal job description that lists a bunch of bullet points and requirements – but if you are ready to make a difference by solving real business problems, please...... Read More

Be Who You Are

I often get asked for advice prior to an interview. Questions like: 1. “What should I say? Or not say?” 2. “What should I wear?” 3. “What should I know?”...... Read More

Today, You’re Staff

This is an oldie but goodie, borrowed in it’s entirety from Afterlife Jokes. I’m not sure who the original author is. A highly successful executive woman was tragically hit by...... Read More

Are You in the Right Place?

As a recruiter, I talk to good people every day who are considering changing jobs. And even if they aren’t, they are forced to at least think about the possibility...... Read More

Refuse Mediocrity

Refuse mediocrity. Refuse “good enough.” Refuse “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Why are we here? What’s the point, really, if not to make a difference in something. Doing...... Read More
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