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The Life Coach Speaks

If one goes out looking for work coming from a place of exhaustion, worry, and resentment, that is what he or she will give off.

Nevermind the Resolutions — Set Goals and Deadlines

You’ll need to commit to a deadline. This is going to be the true measure of your goal.

Don’t mess up a job interview with a shabby appearance

Every employer’s crazy about a sharp-dressed man… … (or woman.)

Wear little or no cologne or perfume. What smells good to you may not smell good to the interviewer.

Life as a professional mediator

There is no greater feeling than the satisfaction you get from helping people resolve a dispute.

Be the Next Great American Entrepeneurs

Follow the example of these greats

Starting with two bicycles and $100 in capital in 1907, James E. Casey went on to build United Parcel Service.

Where the People are Nice, and Paychecks are Fat

The Canadian oil industry is recruiting in California

Besides jobs in the oil fields, job seekers can find gigs in construction, health care, and even hair salons.

Do You Say We, or They?

How you talk about your employer says a lot about how you like your work.

Effort is not enough

Job searches require smart strategy as well

While older workers are less likely to be laid off than younger workers, they arre about half as likely to be rehired.

Trapped? Stressed? Burned out?

Find relief without quitting your job

Sometimes, having a job is not all it’s cracked up to be. Just look at the findings of ComPsych’s survey of 2,000 employees. It reports more workers than ever claiming signs of job burnout. According ...

The Proper Handshake

...and other "soft skills" that will help you get and keep a job

Robert Coleman, executive director of the Second Chance program, offers tips and resources for the “hardest to employ.” First, please tell me about Second Chance. Second Chance is dedicated to creating opportunities for self-sufficiency. We ...

High Flying Careers

Pilots who have worked for a company for 10 years could have annual earnings close to $300,000.