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  (Do you know anyone who needs hope, advice and information after having been laid off? Please send them to my blog, Rebound Your Career! I'll be writing about all sorts of topics: finding a new job, recovering your dreams, staying happy, inspired and hopeful, protecting your legal rights, just to name a few topics. Now is not the time to be alone and full of anxiety! This is the site that will put you back on your feet and headed in the right ... (Read More)

Happy New Year everyone!!!!  I love these First Days...so much a feeling of fresh starts and beginnings. The other day I was catching up with a dear friend of mine -- who I don't see nearly as much as I'd like to, not even a smidgeon as much. (And you know who you are.)  It looks like I won't be seeing her much in the near future. She's been offered a job with an amazing organization and will probably be sent somewhere in the world that's reachable only by ... (Read More)

What makes you look professional to someone you’ve just met for the first time?  What are you wearing right now that you would change if you had an interview in a half hour?  I did some research this week on what to wear to an interview.  I read a little over 20 articles on the subject – and most of them agree on some pretty basic rules.  To save you time, here are the most frequent given tips: 1.  Be conservative.  When you have ... (Read More)

I read an interesting statistic about job searches recently.  The statistic was: About 2/3 rd of unemployed people conducting a job search spend 5 hours a week or less on their search.  I don’t know if this statistic is accurate…but I put the question to you:  How much time do you devote to your search?  Now don’t worry, there is no wrong answer to this one.  I am guessing that regardless of the answer you give for the length ... (Read More)

Do you know anyone who has been laid off? And they need advice, direction, reassurance and hope?  Please send them to my new blog: Career Hope and Advice For Everyone Starting Over I'll be posting a new article at least once a week (maybe more often!) featuring interviews with experts who will give you all sorts of great advice!     how to start again, how to get your foot in the door of your dream job, how to talk to hiring managers ... (Read More)

We love Oregon.  Oregon has treated us very well.  We've done over 15 interviews with people ranging from a natural home builder to Michael Jordan's shoe designer to Garden Gal Anne Jaeger.  We've taken a few road trips on the 101 and the 5- most recently for the Olympic Trials in Eugene.   But it's been too long since we've taken in a deep breath of fresh air and appreciated the green countryside seen throughout the ... (Read More)

We all have special gifts and abilities that we bring to the table.  To get a job, you need to be able to get those talents across in your resume.  Vague language requires the reader to take your word for it, instead of providing proof of your gifts.  To make sure your message is received, consider using the following: -          Words that are specific and illustrate your point clearly - ... (Read More)