For close to 20 years I kept a journal. I started writing entries when I was in college and wrote an entry almost every day. A few years ago, during an apartment renovation, the journals were lost and I've been mourning their loss ever since. My journals contained written snapshots of milestone mome...
Gen Y’s are Boomers in Low-Rise Jeans
There is a lot of buzz among career and human resources professionals about Gen Y (people born between the early 1980s and early 1990s). Companies are very interested in learning more about what it takes to recruit and retain the Gen Y's and it will become increasingly important for them to know how...
Michael Jackson: Authentic Brand or Illusion?
I've spent the last week absorbing all the information about Michael Jackson and reading several blog posts about the Michael Jackson "brand." I've been pondering what Michael Jackson can teach us about our careers and personal branding and I've come to a conclusion that is quite different than thos...
Job Search and Labor Statistics That Will Blow Your Mind
I just returned from the Career Management Alliance conference in San Antonio. Here are some eye-opening statistics that will make everyone think differently about their current job search strategies. The Department of Labor predicts average worker will have 10 to 14 jobs by age 38. Muc...
Me 2.0-Personal Branding for the 21st Century Job Seeker
Today's job seeker can't develop a successful personal brand without a Web 2.0 infrastructure to support it. Enter Dan Schawbel, author of Me 2.0-Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Success. In his new book, Dan explains the power of personal branding and teaches readers how to create a toolki...
Sure, You Fit the Job Description, But Do Your Interview Clothes Fit You?
Women have all heard the basics on appropriate dress for an interview...don't wear anything too short, tight, low cut, or sexy to an interview. But how do you go about finding the right look and style for your interview attire? Last week I sat down with Ilona Vanderwoude, a professional resume wr...
Job Search Musings From the F Train in NYC
A few weeks ago, my friend and colleague Jason Alba was in New York for the first time. He needed to get to Penn Station and I showed him how to get there by subway. He was amazed that many subway stations lack clear maps and that on many lines, subway stops seem to be announced on a "need to know...
Affinity Networking
I frequently recommend that job seekers participate in affinity groups that are based on a common interest such as profession, sports, religion, family, or school to build their network. People with a particular common interest or experience often build trust faster and may even be more willing to...
Stop Hiding Behind Your Job Title!
Today I facilitated a networking event for job seekers and the pitch I kept hearing over and over again was "I am a (fill in the job title). If you know of anyone looking for someone who needs a (fill in the job title) please let me know." I guarantee you that whatever your job title is, there are h...
Try and Get a Job…The Right Way
Seth Godin's guest post, Don't Try and Get a Job, on GL Hoffman's What Would Dad Say blog suggests that you are better off starting your own business than trying to get a job. And this is exactly the advice I would expect from this unconventional marketing guru and author of such great books a...