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Overwhelmed at work, please help

Dear Coach Joan, I should be delighted that my manager picked me to lead a major new project, but I am stressed out and feel like there are too many moving parts. I just don’t have my arms around the project. I did put my hat in the ring for this opportunity, but now that […]

Accept a job offer when a better one might be coming?

Dear Coach Joan,   I just received an OK job offer, but I think I might be getting a better one soon. Should I accept this offer or wait for the better one?   Best, Terry _________________ Dear Terry,   This is a conundrum I have seen quite often as a career coach and it […]

So do people actually get jobs through LinkedIn?

Dear Coach Joan, Do I need to use LinkedIn for my job search? Will it really help? Does it make a difference? And if so, how do I go about creating an effective profile? Thank you, Will Dear Will, The answer is a resounding YES! Social media is now the preferred way for organizations to […]

My new job is a nightmare! What should I do?

Dear Joan, After a six- month job search I finally landed the job of my dreams. Or so I thought. It truly is a bait and switch situation. The job is for a non-profit and I’m responsible for managing ten locations, each with its own local supervisor, supposedly. I did ask about the challenges of […]