career

  • Career Checklist
  • Seasons of a Career

    According to the AARP, millions of Americans are still working after age 70, with many doing so even past 80 and 90.  Some choose to...
  • Work after 50
  • An Employment Carol

    I’ve always enjoyed the classic, “A Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens. As most people know, it is a story that examines the life of...
  • How finances fit into your vocation

    I have heard numerous people say things like, “Someday when I retire, I can do what I really enjoy.”  Ironically, many people separate the...
  • Are You Un-hirable?

    Over the years, I’ve spoken one-on-one with hundreds of people who have lost jobs.  While some find new employment quickly, many others do not. ...
  • The Importance of Volunteering

    One of the most valuable things my parents instilled in me and my two sisters growing up was the importance of volunteering.  Both of...
  • After the Interview

    In previous posts I’ve covered tips for what to do before and during the interview.  I’d like to focus this post on a few...
  • Advice for “Older” Job Seekers

    Many people wonder if they’re too old to be hired.  I’ve noticed over the years that many “older” job seekers go to great lengths...
  • Before the Interview

    Two weeks ago I wrote about the Seven Keys to successful interviews.  I’d like to now discuss a little more about what to do...
  • Pursue Your Interests and Passions First

    Several years ago I was on a field trip with my son’s class to the local children’s museum.  While he was playing with a...
  • Seven Keys to a Successful Interview

    Over the past thirteen years, I’ve had the pleasure of helping hundreds of job seekers successfully prepare for interviews.  Many people feel inadequate in...