Career Corner – Using Your Magic Wand
Looking for work tends to be a very practical and serious-minded pursuit. We are encouraged to be realistic in our expectations. Don’t shoot too high like applying for a job above your qualifications, or too low – something you’d be bored by. I think professional training and education demands that we be thoughtful and realistic […]
Career Corner: Time For a Hug From Mom
This week I’ve been in Florida visiting my mother. I promised her that after we both were vaccinated, I would visit. My mom, who is 86, has managed well during the pandemic: she is sociable and has kept herself busy and safe. But the need for face-to-face connection, including things we take for granted such […]
Career Corner: Inspired by the Crocuses
Spring is a time of renewal and recommitment. Where I live, seeing crocuses is the first sign that good things are coming! In a few weeks, forsythia will be out and then spring will be in full bloom. Like other mammals, we tend to hibernate somewhat in the winter. This is a natural reaction to […]
Pushing Ahead During a Rough Patch
Much of the U.S. is now seeing the worst of winter. Some parts of the country have experienced some of the most severe weather on record, especially in Texas, where much of the state lost power. It’s hard to be looking for work when you have no electricity! This begs the question about what you […]
New Beginnings: What a Calendar Can Offer
The start of a new year can lead us to consider new beginnings and recommit us to pursuing important career goals. But an actual calendar can cause us to feel constricted or empowered. It can point out how little time we have or show the boundlessness of what is before us. The year 2021 will […]
When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade
I’m not a mixologist or a barista. The only two ingredients I can combine easily are a bottled beverage and ice. But there are people who have innate talent or by training have the ability to create brews that are pleasing to the taste. Lemons by their nature are sour and for many not so […]
Blustery Winds and Cold Days as Career Motivators
Probably the most popular small talk topic is the weather. Even though we have much to lament about including the pandemic and polarizing politics, these topics can be controversial. The weather usually isn’t. Sometimes a weather conversation can be observational – “Wow, it’s cold today!” – or predictive – “I think we are getting snow […]
Take Someone Else’s Advice (Please!)
Usually in this space, I offer my insights as a career coach and someone who has participated in the Fulbright Program. Hopefully through my writing, I have provided some helpful views and suggestions that might help you in pursuing a career or other professional interests. I thought this month, I’d let others “do the talking” […]