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Are you Being Forced to Resign?
Several times over the course of my career as an employment coach, I've had clients tell me they were forced to resign their job or risk being fired. And it happened so quickly they made major mistakes that cost them dearly. Even if they secretly wanted to quit, they...
How to Tell if Your Boss Doesn’t Like You
Jobs are much like dating. At first you find yourself attracted to the position, or person, then you start flirting, and the next thing you know you're in a relationship. With every relationship, is the honeymoon stage. That's where you're over the top with one...
Why is my Resume More Expensive than my Friend’s?
Those of us who write resumes get this question from time to time. Perhaps you ended up on our website because someone told you that the resume we prepared for them worked, and it worked well. They may have even told you what the fees were when we wrote it for them....
The Business of Business Etiquette
Earlier this year, I attended a Business Etiquette Workshop in Roanoke presented by the co-founders of Valley Business Front Magazine, with emcee John Carlin and a panel of experts on the topic. It was appropriately titled, "Best Foot Forward" and was conceived...
Job Search Scams
If you're in the job market, chances are you're getting emails with job offers, from people or companies you've never heard of, or did not apply to. I am. That's because I regularly peruse Craigslist and other places in search of opportunities for my clients. This...
Is this job for Real?
You see the ad. It reads like a perfect fit for you, and you have all of the qualifications and even a perfect resume; Perhaps you even followed up with a phone call. So why aren't you getting a callback? What gives? It could be that the job doesn't exist. Or the...
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