I had the honor of participating in the Women and Happiness weekend conference hosted by the Omega Institute in NYC. For those coming to the LYJ blog looking for insights on joy, meaningful work and happiness, here are some of the highlights from one of the main speakers, Brené Brown.
Brené Brown is a Texas research
I received the following questions in my inbox from a younger professional graduating this May with an advanced degree:
Q1. I met someone a few weeks ago who is a resume writer. She gave me her card and encouraged me to contact her. Obviously she was trying to sell her services. So I’m curious, what do
Much earlier on the LYJ blog, I wrote about doing one thing a day toward your career and job search. I went on to develop a handout to use in my classes since many people get overwhelmed by the enormity of a job search and need ideas on where to get started. Breaking the process
If you’ve been looking for a new job for quite some time, and it’s just not happening, here are some suggestions of what might be getting in the way of your success. As the expression states, “If you always do what you always did, you’ll always get what you always got.” Start to take a
After researching a wide variety of time management materials for my LYJ classes, I’ve determined that my favorite and most effective resource is a simple article by Christine Kane. I’ve received permission to re-post here on the LYJ blog.
In my class, I have participants read the article aloud. I then ask everyone to go back
When LYJ alumna Barbara first took my class for women jobseekers, she was not active on LinkedIn and was hesitant to put a profile up. Over a year later, she has now come to understand the incredible value this social media tool can have on one’s job search.
Here are Barbara’s reasons why you should use
Temp agencies have been good to me over the years. They have offered a sense of stability during transition periods and lessened the feeling of desperation that can accompany a job search while unemployed. Over time, I learned a few tricks to make sure I would get hired for temp assignments, which can be just
Informational interviews are an essential part of the job search process, yet many people are stumped when it comes to how to do them. As a follow up to Secrets of My Success: From Unhappy in NYC to Exciting New Job in San Francisco, I asked LYJ alumna Emily, who successfully obtained her new job
It can be extremely difficult to secure a job in a city across the country when you’re competing against local talent. So how did Emily, a 30-year old marketing professional living in New York City, manage to secure an events/marketing role at a successful media start-up in San Francisco this summer? After four years at
LYJ friend Vicki Salemi is a career expert with 15 years of corporate recruiting experience. She is a national public speaker and the author of Big Career in the Big City. Here are Vicki’s tips for creating a stand out resume:
1. When revising a resume, what do you tend to focus on most?
Clarity. I
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