So, here we are again, one more year is almost over and we are reflecting on 2015. I would like to thank the following people: All of our Career Movers and Shapers employees – thank you for your hard work, your loyalty and for believing in our core principals of Honesty – Integrity – Education…
read moreHello wonderful blog followers! First, let me thank all of you for reading my blogs. It means a lot to know that people find the information useful and relevant. Second, since I’ve been asked the question many times, I thought I would give you some insight as to what prompted me to open Career Movers…
read moreHello friends out there! I know I have said this before, but it bears repeating: Networking is a two way street – in other words if you ask someone for their help, you must be prepared to pay it forward in some form or fashion. You can do this by offering to help people you are…
read moreIt breaks my heart when I work with candidates who are filled with self-doubt, fear and self-blame after they have lost their job. I thought about why this happens and ways to counteract the feelings of helplessness and worthlessness. “Why do I feel this way?” Well because you have: Lost your professional identity, and along with…
read moreThe other day one of my former candidates called me to discuss some details included in a job offer. This conversation got me thinking about danger signs that could throw up a red flag and when to turn down a job offer. Always read the fine print in the offer. For example, one of my…
read moreHonesty • Integrity • Education is our Philosophy! So pardon me if I am being rude, however since we’re here to be honest AND to educate you – I am going to ask this question…… get ready, I don’t mean to offend…. DO YOU SMELL??? SAY WHAT?? What AM I talking about here? Well, we…
read moreThere is no doubt that although age discrimination is completely illegal, some companies are finding ways to hire younger workers. Can you prove it – no. Is it disgusting – yes. Can we do anything about it – well, yes I think we can. Let’s talk about how….. First of all, how does it happen? …
read moreSo, you contacted a recruiter and met with them to discuss an open position they have, then all of a sudden silence, nothing, nada, all you hear is crickets! What happened? Well most likely nothing. Certainly no response at a time when you are scared and trying to find a job is not a good…
read more“A job worth doing is worth doing well”! These are the words that dogged me as a child growing up in England. If I heard the expression once, I heard it a million times – grown-ups drilled it into me – I was sick of hearing it!! Today, I was reflecting on a question that…
read moreA bit of a silly title I admit, however, I have been thinking a lot lately about how we take care of our bodies, minds and spirits. I realize most of us are not good at listening to our bodies; we take for granted that our bodies will be there no matter how badly we…
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