Networking Workshop: I’ll be speaking about effective networking to the Marriott Undergraduate Women in Business Club. This is event only for the Women in Business Club, but if you’re connected with BYU Marriott School of Business – and a woman – I recommend that you attend. Date/Time: Thursday, March 22,...
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Keep up to speed on your industry while out of work
While you’re out of work, it’s really important that you keep up to speed on your industry. Why? You will be better prepared for interviews. You’ll be more interesting at networking events. When you get a job, you’ll be more valuable. How? Read industry journals and magazines. Attend industry related...
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January’s over… how is your career plan looking?
At the beginning of the year, we set out to right the wrongs of the previous year… Perhaps to lose weight, mend relationships, improve our finances, etc. I hope one of your resolutions was to improve your career. Here we are, end of the first month of 2011 and it’s...
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Five career tips from Amelia Earhart
I’ve always thought Amelia Earhart was a pretty cool woman. Seemed to me that she knew what she wanted and went after it – way to go! While watching the movie, Amelia, I pulled out a few tips about being your very best: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioZCEpRLpxo] “Never let someone turn you around.”...
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Book review: StrengthsFinder 2.0
As a career coach, I have reviewed many different assessments to use with my clients. My favorite is StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath. This assessment is quick and easy to use, but more importantly I find the results critical in helping clients to uncover where they should go with their...
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