Some common gripes of employees and job seekers – answered

Employees and job seekers often have similar concerns, gripes and worries. Here are a few that I’ve heard quite frequently recently… and answers to the querries.

Six ways to keep employees focused and happy during the holiday season

At the same time, it’s a crucial period for businesses trying to achieve certain goals by year’s end. The clash of these important issues can be enough to bring even the best performer down.

You May Ask, Why Career Coaching?

You may ask, Why Career Coaching?

It’s a good question, and the answer is found in the heart of human nature.

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Job Search SEO – Secure Your Name, Whether You Use it Now or Later

Web developers don’t rely on luck to drive readers to their Web site. They use search engine optimization (SEO) to increase the likelihood search engines will showcase their Web pages. Your profiles on LinkedIn and other social networks should be no different. Make sure recruiters can find you.
SEO relies on the concept that the more [...]

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Preventative Medicine for Your Job References

If you truly feel that your background and job search is being compromised by knowingly misleading, malicious or false information, then you may want to hire an attorney or consider legal action.
First choice is always to contact your former employer and reference and try to resolve any bad blood or issues up front, before you [...]

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