As I, and just about any other career professional, speaks about getting a job, the subject of networking comes up. This usually sets people onto fits and squirming. Some people naturally network like they’re breathing, and others act like they would rather pull their eyelashes out one by one than network. I’ve found that this […]
Action, career, introverts, job search, networking, next step, practiceBeen thinking about hiring a career consultant (namely me!) but been putting it off? You might not want to wait any longer! I have not gone up on the prices for my services in eight years, and I’m as affected by the whims of the economy as much as anyone else, so I’m finally adjusting […]
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I was fortunate enough this past Friday to participate in the Making It All Work seminar instructed by Mr. GTD himself, David Allen. As many of you who read this blog know, GTD (Getting Things Done) is a productivity philosophy first explained in David Allen’s book Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress Free Productivity. […]
Action, blocks, goals, GTD, next step, personal power, productivity, spiritual, workshopAs I described in my last blog post, many people do their job searches by doing the equivalent to sending bulk mail to the four corners of the universe, and hoping somebody offers them a job. In this newer, tougher job market, you are more likely to be in a crowded group of all the […]
career, exploration, goals, job search, next step, researchSpring has truly arrived in New England. Just this week, most of the trees burst out with buds, leaves, and best of all, flowers. In my walks on Boston’s Public Garden, I get to smell the flowering dogwoods (at least I think that’s the name of that tree!) and the scent is amazing. We’ve had […]
career, focus, goals, GTD, job search, next step, personal power, research, resume