Punished by Rewards
Alfie Kohn is the author of Punished by Rewards; the Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A’s, Praise, and Other Bribes. The title says it all; everything you think you know about rewards is...
View ArticleHave You Sold Out on Yourself Careerwise? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself and...
When people come to me for career coaching, they often cringe when they describe their current or most recent position. I didn’t mean for it to go this way. Here are the twists and turns I took that...
View ArticleHit Send Too Soon
I’ve been waiting to see what happens when Generation Selfie and the Working Establishment collide. This story was inevitable. A 23-year-old Chicago resident landed a job at a St. Charles, Ill. company...
View ArticleSick of the Cattle Call? How to Distinguish Yourself from the Herd
The process of searching for a job can be discouraging with so many people clamoring for just a few coveted positions. I had a client recently find the perfect position for herself: In her field One...
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Your Own Worst Enemy
As a career coach, I’ve met people who couldn’t understand why they hadn’t achieved the success they thought they deserved. In some cases, they are sabotaging their own success. Are you making any of...
View ArticleAre You a Team Player?
One of the most common phrases you’ll hear in a job interview is the ubiquitous “I’m a team player.” Like any personal quality, “team player” falls on a spectrum, but almost no one talks about it that...
View ArticleWhen You Cringe At the Mere Idea of Asking for Help
When I’m talking to my clients and our conversation inevitably turns to networking, I often hear from people that they don’t want to appear needy, that they don’t want to enter relationships with their...
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Race Against the Machine
Technology is changing at such a rapid pace that some economists have predicted the “end of employment.” Computers are able to do many of the functions that humans used to perform, from security and...
View ArticleHow to Pick Yourself Up When You’re Struggling with Your Job Search
I’ve been busy blogging over at Careerealism, so I thought I’d list my recent posts here for your easy reference: The Biggest Mistake Job Seekers Make May Surprise You 3 Questions to Ask If Your Job...
View ArticleWondering If You’re Overdoing It With Discarding Choices in Your Career...
If you question whether you’re on target when you cross a possible career choice off your list, head on over to Careerealism and read my post, Are You Too Picky In Your Job Search?
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