by Tami Palmer | Sep 25, 2018 | Greyzone advice
A frequent part of my role as a job search coach is to help job seekers rewrite their internal stories. When we don’t hear back from companies, we are often left wondering what we did wrong – even if we have yet to have any contact, let alone an interview. As many of you know, I write fiction. I’m at a place with my second novel where I’ve decided to shop it around...
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by Tami Palmer | Sep 10, 2018 | Job Search Tools
As a job search coach who works with people across the country, the concept of out-of-state career moves comes up frequently. Whether it’s moving from Chicago to Colorado or Connecticut to San Diego, I’ve supported many job seekers in their cross-country quests. Along the way, I’ve learned a lot. Here’s a collection of some of the best advice I have to offer job...
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by Karen Crofton | Aug 13, 2018 | On the Job
This post is courtesy of greyzone Guest Blogger, Karen Crofton. Michael Jordan – MJ as he’s often known – wasn’t the only great basketball player, yet he has achieved more longevity in fame and fan adoration than some of basketball’s other greats. What made Jordan’s career so sticky even as players like LeBron James dominate today’s games? The answer will illustrate...
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by Angelina D | Jul 31, 2018 | Greyzone advice
This post is courtesy of greyzone Guest Blogger, Angelina D. If you were told that you had to work with your spouse for the rest of your working years, how would you respond? Would you find the nearest exit? Would you laugh so hard at the absurdity of the idea? Working with my husband is not foreign to me, we met while working together. It’s all I’ve ever known....
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by Brie Doyle | Jul 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
This post is courtesy of greyzone Guest Blogger, Brie Doyle. What is your purpose in life? Say it out loud right now. Does it come to mind easily, or do you have to pause and think? Sometimes it’s tied to the work we do. Often times, it’s not. Creating a personal mission statement allows us to find real clarity around how we share our gifts with the world. When...
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by Gerry Valentine | Jul 10, 2018 | Greyzone advice
This post is courtesy of greyzone Guest Blogger, Gerry Valentine. The post was originally published on Forbes.com. Several months ago, I met a new client who has an old story. His name is Jim. He’s a C-suite executive who has been with his company for many years, and he’s worried. Jim’s company just brought in a new CEO, and the new CEO is upending everything:...
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by Tami Forman | May 31, 2018 | Job Search Tools
This post is courtesy of greyzone Guest Blogger, Tami Forman. Internships aren’t just for college kids. A new kind of internship, designed for experienced professionals, is increasing in popularity. Learn more about how these programs work and how they can help you restart your career. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that 36% of prime working-age women...
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by Tami Palmer | Apr 7, 2018 | Job Search Tools, Networking
Of all the job search tips I have in my bag of tricks, nothing comes close to teaching people to leverage the power of LinkedIn connections. If I have 15 minutes to coach a job seeker, this is the piece I spend time on first, even before critiquing their résumé. An effective job search comes down to networking – and nothing empowers you to network better than...
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by Tami Palmer | Jan 29, 2018 | Greyzone advice
A few weeks ago, I received an email from a friend (names have been changed to protect privacy): “I would like to introduce you to my friend Jane. She’s interested in learning more about your career mentoring services and had sent a note through your ‘Contact Us’ form but never heard back.” Never heard back. I was horrified. I never ignore people...
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by Tami Palmer | Jan 10, 2018 | Greyzone advice
Have you ever had to make a decision but neither of the two obvious choices felt like the right one? This happens often enough with my clients that I decided it was time for a post. Whether facing an on-the-job dilemma or a search that hasn’t yet led to the dream job, sometimes the options before us feel limiting. Allow me to highlight two recent examples of...
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