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The NEW: Robo Interviewing

Dear Readers, Yup, automation technology is ever impacting everything! And now it is having an interesting impact on the job seeking process. For the first time, I’ve heard about a robo interview. A client of mine is a recent college graduate and she’s seeking a position in the environmental consulting field. She’s ecstatic that a […]

Help! My low GPA is holding me back

Dear Coach Joan, OK, I blew it. In college I was more into partying than studying. I was immature and had the wrong priorities. I graduated with a GPA (grade point average) of 2.0 out of 4.0. That means I had a lot of Cs, some Ds and perhaps one B. Fortunately, I was able […]

Launching from college to career – 3 steps to getting started

Dear Coach Joan, It’s now March, 2019 and my college graduation date is this June. Ugh. I now have to transition to the real world. I need to get a J.O.B.! As a humanities major I really don’t know where or how to look for a professional job. Any thoughts and direction are appreciated. Best, […]

Can we do layoffs with dignity?

Dear Readers, Pardon me while I vent. Yes, I’ve seen a lot as a career and executive coach for the last 12 years, and in my decades working in corporations. Sadly, I’ve seen people so stressed out and wounded by being laid off in insensitive ways, that they sometimes never fully recover. They become the […]

Dilemma: Is my career really over?

Dear Readers, Lately I’ve had clients in their 50s and 60s who are facing a dilemma. They’ve been laid off, their company has been bought or merged,  or they just see signs that their current job is ending. They are not sure what to do next. Some are fortunate in that they have adequately saved […]

Economic downturn coming? Career tips to survive and thrive.

Dear Readers, I was recently contacted by a national technology publication to address the issue of how to manage one’s career during an economic downturn. I thought that you, my readers, might well be interested in hearing some of the strategies I shared. Having been a corporate manager involved with deciding who should be laid […]

Help! My boss has become a diet and exercise fanatic

Dear Coach Joan, My boss is on an exercise and diet kick. Up until last year she was overweight and out of shape, but when her husband, due to health problems, started a diet and exercise regime, she got on board. In a big way. Now she is a zealot, and although we see that […]

So you want to be your own boss? Here are three things to consider:

Dear Coach Joan I’ve been, working for 10 years in a company that provides business-to-business services.  I have great relationships with my management, customers and colleagues. And I have been promoted several times. The problem is, I’ve reached my ceiling in terms of compensation and responsibilities. And I feel the entrepreneurial bug! I want to go […]

Can Volunteering Help My Career?

Dear Joan, I’m just starting my professional career and was advised to get involved with volunteer work. I’m wondering if volunteer activities can be a boost to my career in any way? I am quite ambitious and want to use my free time wisely. Yes, I’d like to do community service work, but might it […]