Surviving a Layoff

Surviving a Layoff

Surviving a layoff can be very stressful. Over on the Career Bright blog there are some practical tips for accepting and dealing with a layoff. Here are a few additional points to keep in mind: Frequently, a layoff is a business issue, not an individual performance...
How to Stand Out in a Panel Interview

How to Stand Out in a Panel Interview

There appears to be a growing trend towards more panel or group interviews and it is becoming increasingly common for job seekers to meet with panels of three or more decision makers in one interview. Career Journal recently ran an article about panel...
Career Advice from my Dad

Career Advice from my Dad

While my dad was never a career strategist and never even had to face a career transition (he was with one company for 30 years), he did give me some sage advice about my career along the way. Here are a few of my favorite nuggets:  A lot of bosses are idiots....
Build Accountability Into Your Job Search

Build Accountability Into Your Job Search

I recently got back into running again after a very busy winter and some less than perfect weather. To track my progress, I added Voomaxer to my Facebook page to log my miles and track my progress. But there was another key reason that I added the application and put...