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When your employer’s promises turn out to be "smoke & mirrors"

Dear Joan:
I accepted my current position four years ago, with the
understanding I would be promoted after a one year "mentoring"
period.  That promotion never came and it now appears it...

Jealous co-worker

Dear Joan:
I work in a small group of six, for a university project that
is contracted out by the state.  We are a field-based project
and are contractually required to work in the state...

Sure You Want The Truth About Your Career?

Do you want to hear the truth about your career? Are you sure
the answer is yes?
 
Many people come to me and they want to know what's wrong with
their career. Why can't they get what they...

Office romance in the making

Dear Joan:
I manage an office of 25 staff. I suspect that there may be an
office romance in the beginning stages in our office between two
married staff members.  They eat lunch out every...

Winning the career war

Behind the secure walls of corporate fortresses career
warriors are relentlessly fighting -- at times with their own
selves -- the battle to succeed. Victory and defeat have different
connotations...

They're All in School - What’s Next?

It’s May, and you know it’s your last summer at
home with your children. The youngest starts all-day kindergarten
in the fall. What can you do now to prepare for your autumn
transition...

Making Your Career Dreams a Reality

One of the most challenging dreams to realize for many people
is identifying then fulfilling their goal to acquire a great
career. Sometimes it can seem that it will take a lifetime to
actually...

How To Create A Vision For Your Career

All of life's journeys begin with the phrase, "I want."
 
Think about your career and the times when you said "I want." Maybe
you said "I want" go to college-and then enrolled in school...

What Direction To Follow In College

For many college students, determining a direction and selecting
a major can be a daunting task. Parents and friends usually offer
their suggestions, talk about their experiences and voice their
opinions....

Eighth Commandment: Thou Shalt Not Worry about Earthly Economy

A lot of people wonder whether they should negotiate at all
when the economy is slow and companies are feeling the pinch.
Particularly, the unemployed, having been out of work for too many
months,...

10 Signs of an Impending Layoff

Many people are in denial about layoffs.  There are many
clues that one is coming but often people just choose to ignore the
signs.  Forewarned is forearmed.  If you notice several
of...

This Bailout Doesn't Cost a Dime

Questions about the next paycheck and how to pay last
month’s bills plague millions of people. Two streaks of
multi-month unemployment had cast me into that ocean of
uncertainty, too. However,...

Five Steps To Creating A Winning Career Plan

There are times in our career when we are at a crossroads. Some
of us actively seek our next step, while others wait for the next
step to come to them. Whether you need to make a change in your
career...

Why Are You Going To College?

While in high school, most students begin to select a general
career direction. Some make careful choices, while others
leave things to chance. Either way, the process usually begins
there. When...

Do You Plan Your Day? Maybe you should start!

As I have coached people over the years I have observed clients
that have the following issues with organization:

No system or no effective system to plan their day or they have
a system;   however...

Five Steps To Ensure That You Always Have A Job

Did you ever notice that there are certain people who have great
jobs? People who are always working on a consistent basis, even in
shaky industries and uncertain times? And then there are those...

Year End Career Planning-10 Questions to Ask Yourself

It is important to think about your career progress on a
regular basis.  Now is a great time to ask yourself some
questions about your career.  Think about the progress you are
making...

Recession-Proof Your Career!

Everyone’s heard about the recent layoffs and downsizing
in the financial industry due to the mortgage crisis and the fire
sale of Bear Stearns. Some of the retrenchment is now flowing
over...

Accountability for your Career

When you leave a job after having had a demanding manager, you
may feel like you just took off a tight pair of shoes.  What a
relief! 
Even if you have been laid off and you are not...

Finding your Passion

Today, I start with sharing what I call, “A Scene from
Childhood”:
My daughter Claire, 2 years, 9 months, was playing full out in
the back yard, finding things that were funny, laughing,...

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