Pandemic Burnout
It’s been un-mistakenly obvious in the last few weeks that people in many walks of life have had it with the pandemic. I’ve heard it from clients, friends and casual …
Road Tripping 2020 Style
“Camp in the mountains, not the left lane.” So requested a sign on I-70 East in eastern Colorado. Short and to the point. Humorous. Non-partisan. Just one of the small …
The First Step
It’s time. Enough is enough. Each time I’ve heard about a horrific killing of an African American, either at the hands of the police or of some vigilantes, I’ve wrung …
Vidiquette
Before video chats and conferencing took over our work and personal lives, I helped a client named Richard prepare for a video interview. This was a handful of years ago …
Regaining Control
Imagine you’re a passenger in a car that’s careening out of control down the highway. Your initial response is fear for your safety. Perhaps you scream at the driver, you …
Change the World
At 4:30 AM on any given morning, men, women, and children from Central and South America and Cuba walk across the international bridge from Nuevo Laredo, Mexico to Laredo, Texas …
I Have a Family Emergency
Everyone has a life beyond work, and occasionally that life involves family emergencies. Sometimes, work seems overwhelming and dominates our lives, making it difficult to balance family responsibilities. Balancing work …
The Salary Negotiation Dance
Three of my clients received job offers last week. After allowing myself a moment to bask in their glory, I thought about the fact that all three engaged in salary …
Should I Accept This Job Offer?
I recently met with two clients on the same day, both of whom were on the cusp of receiving job offers. The first was excitedly thinking through his first six …
I Have an Employment Gap–How do I Handle It on My Resume?
Maybe you quit. Maybe you were asked to leave. It doesn‘t really matter now. What does matter is what you do with the resume gap. How you handle the gap …