Here’s the scenario: Alicia was laid off from her job in a way that made her feel like a pariah. As she arrived at work one morning, her supervisor met her as she was just entering the building. On either side of him were security guards View Full Article

Facebook is in metamorphosis from a strictly social media site to one that employers are checking routinely for any information that might put you in a negative light. You may already have an account there, so make sure that you don't have any damaging information accessible to the general public. Take care that none of the following information shows up on your profile. View Full Article

When was the last time you Googled your name? What comes up when you do? Try all variations of your name and see what happens. If you don't have a professional presence on Google, then you are at a distinct disadvantage in the job market. View Full Article

Here’s a “stickKy idea” for the New Year. Rather than making a variety of resolutions—you know like “I resolve to lose weight, quit smoking, and exercise more”—instead make a more global resolution that will have a ripple effect in your entire life. I’ll explain with a story. View Full Article

If you’re sure that you’re a chronic procrastinator (see Part 2 of this series, Are You Really a Procrastinator? to find out), the roots of your problem grow deep. The big “P” will hamper your life in many areas, not just your career. Because I’m a career counselor, however, I prefer to focus on how you can start to overcome procrastination in career decision-making View Full Article

Are you? Of course you are, or why else would you be reading this? Maybe to confirm what you already suspect or maybe you’re looking for something that says you’re not a chronic procrastinator. Well, it’s time to find out! View Full Article

“I can't think about that right now. If I do, I'll go crazy. I'll think about that tomorrow.” - Scarlett O’Hara, “Gone With the Wind” Procrastination, Part I: What are its origins and what is its formal definition? View Full Article