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Okay, Here We Go
New Year resolutions anyone? No, me neither. I stopped that soul destroying exercise years ago. I do try to start the year off with a more positive attitude and perhaps a bit more energy and this year I’m going to commit to not making excuses instead I am going to be accountable for action and inaction. Check back with me…
Dear 2021
I cannot tell you how much I am looking forward to meeting you. I have great expectations for our relationship and the opportunities you will present. You will have heard that 2020 turned out to be a disappointment and presented some tragic consequences for all of us and we are weary 2021. There were moments of joy and celebrations of…
Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition
If you are a Monty Python fan you will recognize that phrase from one or more of their comedic skits. It has become a bit of a mantra with me since March although generally under my breath! There are a handful of brilliant people around the world who could see a pandemic coming but I was definitely not one of…
Let’s Make a List
Whether it is for a job search, grocery or Christmas shopping we can all benefit from making a list. It keeps you on track and it does provide satisfaction when you can check off a completed task. A list however is just a list until you set out priorities. Years ago, my son wrote a letter to Santa where he…
Will you be my referee?
References are tricky and deserve their own blog post. Candidates looking for new opportunities should have 2-3 business related references ready to go. Ideally, they will be supervisors or managers and perhaps for the third, a team member. Candidates should call, I repeat call and speak with each potential referee and outline the position they are applying for and who…