by Jenny Larsen | Career Development, Careers, Emotional Intelligence, Interviewing, Job Search
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,...
by Jenny Larsen | Careers, Job Search, Success Tips
There’s one thing you can count on as you develop your career – you’re going to have to write a resume many times throughout the years. Not only do I coach people on creating resumes, I also review them for companies. I’ve seen a lot of resumes!...
by Jenny Larsen | Career exploration, Careers, Success Tips
Have you ever felt like you have so many interests it seems almost impossible to choose a career path to pursue? If so, you are definitely not alone! My clients present this challenge to me all the time – probably equal in numbers to those who have no...
by Jenny Larsen | Careers, Success Tips, Time Management
Do you ever feel like you’ve worked hard all day, but didn’t get as much accomplished as you thought you would? If you’re like me, you’re always in need of more time in your day to get more done – but if I’m going to be really honest with...
by Jenny Larsen | Careers, Inspiration
Someone asked me this past week if I thought happiness was the key to success. That question really got me thinking… Research shows that gratitude and happiness lead to greater success at work. (I wrote about that in this earlier blog post.) But happiness and...
by Jenny Larsen | Career exploration, Careers, Exploring the world of work
Who doesn’t love the thought of working within their sweet spot? As any golfer knows, when the ball connects “just right” with the club, it is a thing of beauty. There is just nothing better than doing something that is a really great fit for you! But most of the...