Maine’s Labor Shortage Maine’s labor shortage is getting worse. This morning I was reading an article about the desperate need we have here in Maine for workers in the restaurant/hospitality sector. Sadly, I also read that one of my favorite Read more…
You Can be Happy in Retirement You can be happy in retirement but you must have a plan. Have you given serious thought to what your life will be like when you retire? I hope this story inspires you. It Read more…
This is the first in a series of posts to help you with your retirement invention. Be sure to stay tuned! Have you thought about what you will do when you retire? Is it time for your retirement invention? What Read more…
Selling Yourself Do you feel confident selling yourself in the job search? Trying to convince someone you are the person for a position is difficult especially when you are making a career change. The hiring manager is looking for previous Read more…
Can you deliver a strong elevator speech? Years ago, I was delivering a workshop for people who had been recently laid off. We were talking about communicating your value and I used the terms 30 Second Commercial and Elevator Speech. Read more…
Networking for introverts can be difficult. I used to think introverts were shy and not known to be outgoing and personable. I didn’t think they would make good trainers or public speakers or leaders for that matter. Was I ever Read more…
“How do I write an effective resume and how important is it?” I remember attending a meeting in which all the attendees were Career Coaches. The topic for the day was resume writing. When the facilitator asked how important we Read more…
I sit here shaking my head after returning from a one-to-one networking meeting; one of three in the past month where the other person talked about him or herself the entire time. I shouldn’t say the ENTIRE time. Right before Read more…
The Power of Networking – A Story too cool to miss! Networking is a powerful thing. I am not referring to what many people think of when speaking of networking: meeting and talking with people at an association or other Read more…
Transitions are often not easy. Scott’s story provides a candid perspective on his recent career transition. He began his career as a Sales Specialist and was promoted up through the ranks; to Regional Manager, Product and Marketing Manager, Director of Read more…