In 2014 I changed positions at the university. My new job is my dream, a role I’ve wanted for years. I love my department, colleagues, and my direct supervisor is absolutely awesome. So when the offer finally came through, you would assume that I just jumped at it. Nope. As a career professional, I felt…
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Photo Credit Giorgio Montersino It’s winter. The holidays have just passed, and people are happily or unhappily reflecting on the year that has ended with thoughts of making 2015 better. Within a few weeks or months, people will be planning winter getaways to escape the cold and dark, so they can refresh their batteries. Here’s…
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This may seem like really weird advice, but trust me, it will make sense. I’m not talking about offering to make the key presentation for your team when you have a deathly fear of public speaking. That would be career suicide. No, what I’m talking about is adding in some measured doses of expected…
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Photo Credit Grant Fall is finally here! For most people, that means the return to classes, or balancing work and student schedules, but for me it signals the start of conference season. I’m very excited to announce three upcoming speaking events. Hope you’ll check them out! Tuesday October 7, 5:30-6:30 – CV to Resume…
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Photo Credit David Martyn Hunt Changes to technology affect the way that we find our jobs, and how we do them. It can also affect where you do your work. Telecommuting is one of the most popular perks that you may be able to negotiate. While working from home has some serious advantages (cutting…
DetailsWe’ve already established that I love a good memoir, but this particular selection takes it one step further. With summer over, everyone is either back to work or back to the job search and holiday parties are only a hop skip & jump away (yes, I know, but they really will be here before…
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Halfway through Ella’s puppy classes, I’ve been learning a lot about the importance of positive reinforcement. Humans really aren’t all that different, but we don’t give ourselves enough credit. In my last post, I talked about the importance of finding meaning in your work. This week, in honour of Labour Day, the topic is celebrating…
DetailsA few days ago Ella & I started puppy kindergarten. Up to this point, I thought we’d worked out most of the kinks in our relationship, and that any problems were just the result of her beloved Shih Tzu stubbornness. 10 minutes later, I was starting to figure out that I was seriously mistaken. Sure,…
DetailsIt’s been a long time since I have posted a book review, so I thought I’d make up for it by giving you 3 choices for the last month of summer. Whether you’re job searching, changing careers, or looking to leverage past experiences, these 3 easy reads will give you some inspiration, strategies and…
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Photo Credit James St. John Let’s face it – sometimes you have to deal with difficult situations at work, that are all about you. Nobody likes to be the bearer of bad news (ok, most times we don’t like it, but every once in a while it is delicious). But I’m not talking about…
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