Monthly Insights & Musings
In celebration of optimism!
Happy December, fellow optimists! ‘Tis the season of good cheer, glad tidings, and positive wishes for the new year. Indeed, positivity and optimism seem to abound this month. However, in case you’re simply “not feelin’ it” and you’re tempted to “pre-Google” this...
Going on a job interview? Be prepared to answer behavioral questions!
Behavioral questions. You’ve heard about them. You might’ve even been asked a few of them in your past job interviews, without necessarily knowing what they were. Behavioral questions are becoming increasingly favored by hiring managers and interviewers—to the extent...
Considering a temp job? Here are eight reasons why you should!
Are you in job hunting mode? If so, best of luck to you! Sending out resumes and customized cover letters, hoping to make it past the bots, waiting for a call from a hiring manager…many of us have been there, and we know how stressful it can be. However, sometimes a...
Small, but mighty! Four little habits that bring big benefits – Part II
Welcome to Part II of this two-part series! As you might recall, I had the pleasure of hanging out with some of my former Cal Poly students a couple months ago. These amazingly talented young men and women now work in Silicon Valley, as well as in health care,...
Small, but mighty! Four little habits that bring big benefits – Part I
I had the pleasure of hanging out with some of my former Cal Poly students a few weeks ago. These amazingly talented young men and women now work in Silicon Valley, as well as in health care, finance, and advertising/marketing, and several of them are already in...
Thinking of starting your own business? Consider your instinctual habits before proceeding
If you’ve been contemplating starting your own business, good for you! But be forewarned: prepare to be busy. There’s so much to think about and lots to be done. You’ll be working long hours with very few breaks for a good long while, so before you jump right in, it’s...
Congratulations, Graduates! Five essential tips for what lies ahead
So, here’s the scene. It’s graduation day, and you’ve somehow managed to pass all the right courses, in the right order, and at the right time. And now they’re telling you that you can sprint across the stage and snatch your diploma—before they figure out you forgot...
In praise of hiring for soft skills – Part II
A conversation with Kathleen Unger, Founder, President, and Chair of the Board, VoteRiders Hello, and welcome to Part II of a two-part series on the importance of soft skills in the work environment. I recently spoke with Kathleen Unger, Founder, President and Chair...
In praise of hiring for soft skills – Part I
A conversation with Kathleen Unger, Founder, President, and Chair of the Board, VoteRiders Soft skills. We hear a lot about them these days, but just what are they, exactly? And why should they be so important to your organization? I spoke with Kathleen Unger,...
Job seekers: Don’t ignore these red flags! Part II
Hello, and welcome to Part II of my article on red flags to watch out for when you’re in job-hunting mode. In Part I, we discussed the red flags you might encounter when you’re perusing a job posting from a potential employer. If you missed Part I, or if you’d like to...
Job seekers: Don’t ignore these red flags! Part I
Are you currently in job hunting mode? Well, first of all, congratulations! Why would I say “congratulations” before you’ve even landed your new job? Because job hunting can be an exciting and rewarding experience—and no, I’m not being ironic. It’s a chance to learn...
Thinking beyond your career: Tips to prepare for a happy retirement
Hi, everyone! This week, I want to look to the future for a moment. Most of us are currently working hard in our careers, but it’s never too early to start your retirement plans. Investopedia mentions that retirement planning is actually a lifelong process — so the...