“If I Were 22…” (part 3)
(Concluding our series; also see Part 1 and Part 2.) At age 22, I had just completed my undergraduate work, and was lining up a job for a year to make some money to pay for grad school. A buddy of...
View ArticleDrafts and Deadlines, Buyers and Sellers
Major League Baseball’s trade deadline passed last week with a flurry of activity. Here in Michigan, much was made of the Tigers becoming “sellers” at the trade deadline, letting several big-name stars...
View ArticleWhat Did You Do This Summer?
I just got off the phone with one of our clients. She apologized for being unreachable earlier in the day; her company had just finished their annual employee event. Each summer, they put together some...
View ArticleWhat Doesn’t Belong in Your Resume
In our recruiting practice, we’re always recruiting multiple positions simultaneously, usually on behalf of several clients in different industries. Some of these searches are highly specific and we...
View ArticleCoach ‘Em Up! (part 1)
Across many fields of endeavor – from sports, to business, to life – individuals looking to improve their performance often look to a coach. The combination of expert knowledge, relevant experience,...
View ArticleCoach ’em Up! (part 2)
(Continuing from Part 1.) A few more things that good coaches in any field do: Defend the Team Any team – whether in sports or in business – sooner or later finds itself under attack. From upper...
View ArticleIntro: Career Transitions
“The organization is making some changes. I’m sorry…your position has been eliminated.” “I’ve accepted another position, and I’m giving my two weeks’ notice.” Whether it’s the employee’s idea or the...
View ArticleCareer Transitions: Making the Call
(Continuing our blog series on Career Transitions.) The recently-departed Yogi Berra once reportedly said, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it!” Making a career change – whether it’s a new...
View ArticleCareer Transitions: Planning
(Part of our continuing series on Career Transitions.) Like anything else, if you’re making a move that’s critical to your career, you need to start with a plan. Some key aspects include: Timing With...
View ArticleCareer Transitions: Building Your Team
(Part of our series on Career Transitions.) Ultimately, your decisions about career path are your own. But like many things in life, it’s often helpful to enlist the help of others for advice and...
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