Archive for the 'career advice' Category

Quitting Without a Plan

February 21, 2008

I’ve been hit lately with lots of people looking for a job — needing help with finetuning a resume or actually securing leads. One gal was among the last to quit her job out of a string of other employees that left the company.    Says a lot about the management of the company - doesn’t it?  But, this gal’s departure was probably [...]

How to ask for help — the perfect e-mail request

January 18, 2008

This post is for all of you out there who are into direct sales of some sort.  Most sales types are in need of customers/clients these days.  When the local Chamber of Commerce did a workshop with their members that related to producing an “ideal e-mail campaign” to stir up business, I was privvy to [...]

Make Your New Year Resolutions Specific

December 7, 2007

Yes, I’m one of those who makes resolutions each year, but I’ve actually learned a little trick or two to help me achieve success with resolutions.  If you, too, are a resolution-writer, try something different — get real!  Instead of vowing to lose 20 pounds this year, resolve to meet with a dietician, seek a [...]

Jobs and Heart Attacks

October 10, 2007

This morning I was watching Good Morning America and was particularly interested in Dr. Timothy Johnson’s report on how job stress contributes to heart problems (potentially, heart attacks). Apparently, enough stress can cause more than one heart attack. So — bad jobs can lead to bad health?  Like some of you, my work history [...]