Blog Articles
A Simple Trick to Get Unstuck
I wanted to pass on a simple trick I’ve learned that really helps me move forward when I’m stuck. It's useful when you think you’re stuck (like in a job you hate), when you’re having struggles in a relationship or with a co-worker, when something unplanned happens...
7 Tips for Responding to a Job Offer to Get More Money Without Turning Off the Employer
Salary negotiation and responding to a job offer can feel like a tricky thing to do. You want the job, so you don’t want to risk offending the company. But you also don’t want to leave money on the table, and you definitely don’t want to undermine your value. You want...
Five Tips for Applying on Indeed (and other job boards)
Have you ever applied to a job posting you found online and received no response? Unfortunately, that is an all too common occurrence that causes a great deal of frustration and discouragement. Before you apply for another job online, review these five tips for...
Preparing for a Career Fair: 12 Key Things Recruiters Wish Students Knew
It’s career fair season – time to prepare to put your best foot forward. As part of my mission of setting you up for success, I thought it would be helpful to ask career fair recruiters what they’re really looking for – what are the key things that set some students...
My Favorite Tool to Increase Productivity and Focus: Momentum
I have to tell you about one of my favorite tools to increase productivity and focus - Momentum. I may be late to the party, but if any of you are not familiar with this great plug-in for Google Chrome that acts as a home page dashboard, you’ve got to check it out. I...
30 Tips for Making Your Move to College as Stress-Free as Possible
Moving to college and into the dorms can be a stressful experience, but it can be much less stressful and much more fun if you’re prepared – you want to do as much as possible ahead of move-in day to alleviate stress. Two of my daughters and I put together these tips...
Study Recommendation: The Freshman 15 – A Guide to Thrive for College Freshmen
The Freshman 15 – A Guide to Thrive for College Freshmen by Kate Henderson is a wonderful interactive Bible study for high school senior girls preparing for their freshman year of college. My three girls and I went through this study the summer before they went...
How to Quit Your Job Without Burning Bridges
So you’ve decided you’re at the end of the road at your present job and are ready to say good-bye – but how to quit that job without burning bridges? We’ve all been there at one time or another. Best case you’re quitting because of a happy event in your life –...
Critical Thinking and Professionalism: The Two Most Essential Competencies Employers Are Seeking
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving and Professionalism/Work Ethic are the two most essential competencies employers are looking for when hiring, and these same employers report a gap between what they’re looking for and what candidates are bringing to the table,...
Encouragement for the Stressed Job Hunter (or anyone uncertain about their future)
Job hunting is stressful, and it’s natural to become weary. Here are 12 favorite verses to encourage your heart anytime you’re uncertain about your future.
