Is it Time to Give Your Resume a Spring Cleaning?
Last weekend I cleaned out my garage. Now when I pull into my garage, I breathe easier. Instead of focusing on the clutter — shelves...
Job Search 101: Sometimes It's Darkest Before the Dawn
One of my clients was having a difficult finding a job. He was doing everything right – networking, reaching out, following up, applying,...
Want a Nonprofit Job? How to Get Your Foot in the Door
Here in Portland there are 7,445 nonprofits in Multnomah County alone, and 20,000 in the state of Oregon. Why, then, is it so hard to get...
Three Job Search Pitfalls to Avoid
A number of years ago I was part of the “dot bomb” series of layoffs at a company. Anxious about when and where I would find work, I kept...
Are You Sabotaging Your Job Search? How Perfectionism May Be Getting in Your Way
Are you a perfectionist? If so, it could be hampering your job search and your ability to make career decisions. I’ll explain how it’s...
Still Searching for Your Dream Job? Identify Your Gifts and Use Them
This holiday season I’m contemplating what a gift is. At this time of year, I typically think of a gift as something wrapped in bright...
