Take Charge Coaching

10/04/2018

Headed to the National Resume Writer’s Association conference in Seattle and looking forward to learning the latest and greatest information to help job seekers. https://thenrwa.com/2018-Conference

The NRWA strives to provide on-demand, relevant learning opportunities for career professionals including webinars and convenient training. Maintain your skills, build your credibility, and stay on top of the industry's dynamic trends. Learn about our upcoming events.

07/26/2018

So yesterday I spoke to a young man who graduated from college in 2016 in engineering and to date has only worked part-time at a golf course. I told him to go back to his college and ask which companies recruit engineers there and network with them and even ask for an internship. Any other recommendations from my career coaching colleagues (or other wise friends)?

05/17/2017

I'm honored to be asked to speak at the Executive Leadership Support Form in Phoenix in September on the topic of "Closing the Wage Gap: Successfully Negotiating Terms of Employment." http://www.q1productions.com/elsphoenix/. Any executive assistants who want to improve their skills, gain encouragement from peers, and improve their status (and compensation), please join us! Q1 Productions also has similar conferences throughout the country.

Elevating the Role of the Executive Assistant to Become a Well-Respected Partner of the Leadership Team through Effective and Impactful Communication Strategies, Creating a Personal Brand to take your Career to the Next Level and Mastering Productivity with Microsoft Office SEPTEMBER 13-14, 2017 | P...

12/30/2015

I've been a little slow in the career arena lately due to a recent knee surgery. However that doesn't stop me from talking about career issues during my physical therapy sessions. Today my therapist told me what I always tell my clients. The only people they hire are people who have interned with them in the past. They don't even post positions online. So particularly if you are a student, take the initiative to get an internship (paid or unpaid) where you hope to work some day. You will get great experience and very likely your first real job in your profession.

01/22/2015

Today I met a lovely woman from Algeria who was an engineer there and is searching for a Java developer positionhere in the U.S. In her country it is not normal to "brag" about yourself, but here I told her you need to let people know how good you can be at your job! She is bilingual in French and English and is extremely bright. She even won a "contest" to gain entrance and a green card to the U.S. I am hoping her job search will be short.

05/29/2014

One of my clients told me today that she applied to four positions in one day with her new resume, then got three responses for interviews the very next day, and soon afterward got two offers! She ended up staying at her current position because they gave her a substantial raise! Go figure!

12/09/2013

An excellent article on a "gap" year for people over 50 who need to take time, think, and reinvest in themselves. I think I might give it a go! Anyone else?

More baby boomers—burned out or trying to plan their futures—are taking a career break to reflect, re-energize and restart their engines.

10/23/2013

Has anyone gone through 360Reach personal branding? I am currently working on this myself and would love to hear feedback. Also, if you want me to send you an invite, let me know! The first 15 days is free to anyone who wants to try it. http://www.reachcc.com/reach/survey.nsf

360Reach Survey

09/16/2013

Congratulations to Laura Smith-Proulx | Donald Burns | Gulnar Mewawala | Cheryl Simpson | Victoria McLean | Freddie Cheek | LaTonya Williams | Miriam Cha | Kelly Donovan | Christine Robinson | Diane Murphy Goldstein | Ginger Madi Korljan | Alexander Kofman | Maureen McCann | Tom Albano | Ann Baehr | Laura Gonzalez | Michael Kranes | Michelle Lopez | Gayle Howard Amy Olener Adler | Sandra Ingemansen |Kim Mohiuddin Barbara Safani Rosa E. Vargas Michelle Riklan Sharon Williams on being nominated for Career Directors International's prestigious Toast of the Resume Industry (TORI) Awards!!

I was nominated for Best Information Technology (IT) resume, kind of a surprise because it is not one of my specialties!

09/09/2013

Here are the top companies reported by FlexJobs.com to be best in Arizona for Flexible Jobs. See them here: http://www.flexjobs.com/company-guide/arizona. Has anyone used FlexJobs to find a job?

If you're looking for a job in Arizona, check out the Best 100 Arizona Companies for Flexible Jobs. This guide is an excellent -- and free! -- resource for jobs ranging from freelance to full-time.

08/20/2013

If you live in Arizona and are looking for a job, check out this best companies website. http://www.bestcompaniesaz.com/

Award web site recognizing best companies to work for in Arizona. A leader in identifying, developing, and promoting great workplaces.