Work Coach Cafe

As far as I know there are no college majors preparing us for reception work. And yet it’s an important job that makes a real difference to almost everyone we come in contact with. Many of us have held this honorable and often under-appreciated title. And there are many many more of us who [...]

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We all screw up interviews now and then - even someone who’s been through this whole job interview thing many many times and writes a blog just brimming with interview advice! Here’s what happened to me just this week.
I decided to reach out beyond my usual consulting clients and look for something new. One [...]

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I’ve been thinking about the men and women who serve our country and what happens to them when they return and need a job. Not all of them…get their jobs back

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Doug Conant has some great career advice. He’s the CEO who turned around Campbell Soup…asked what career advice he’d give recent graduates just starting out

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Dear Work Coach,
I like your blog very much and I have some problem. I hope to get help
and advice from you.
I live in China. I am major in management which is the most difficult to find a job. While in college I have learned the same course as MBA in China. After graduation I [...]

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She came to me with an ok resume and so-so cover letter…doubtful that just changing those 2 things could help her job search. But she got a nice surprise when

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I know how it feels to have a job that doesn’t inspire - or worse yet one that’s painful at times. But when you spend day after day “gratified with mediocrity”

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As someone who’s used temp jobs and free-lance work to get myself to better jobs, I’m a huge advocate of the power of this simple no-risk-to-either-side method

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Do I see you rolling your eyes? Going from interview to interview and never getting that magic “yes” can quickly put a damper on any feelings of excitement

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Because I’ve needed help many times in my own career with job search, career change, interviews or resumes, I selected some things I hope will be helpful to you

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