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Real People, Their Stories – Kristen

Just in the last two weeks, I’ve spoken with four people in the process of changing careers; people who want to do something entirely different than what they have been doing for years. They are searching for their “encore career.” Read more…

By Margot Rutledge, 3 years2 years ago
Career Success

Real People, Their Stories – Susan

Here is the second story in the series, Real People and Their Stories. I hope Susan’s story offers hope, courage and inspiration to people wanting to find meaning and purpose in their work. Written by SZRobins “If you do what you Read more…

By Margot Rutledge, 3 years2 years ago
Career Coaching

Top Ten Tips for Networking – Tip #4

Remember, networking is a two way street. Networking isn’t just about you. It is about the two of you. You are there to gather information, resources and additional referrals and to build a relationship. You hope this person is able Read more…

By Margot Rutledge, 3 years2 years ago
Career Coaching

Top Ten Tips for Networking – Tip #3

Prepare for an informational or networking meeting as if it were an interview. You only have one chance to make a first impression. We’ve all heard this a million times but remember it well. Picture this: You are meeting a Read more…

By Margot Rutledge, 3 years2 years ago
Career Coaching

Top Ten Tips for Networking – Tip #2

Use social media as an aid, not a crutch. Reach out to friends and colleagues you know well and ask for referrals to people who might be able to help you. You can absolutely reach out to your connections on Read more…

By Margot Rutledge, 3 years2 years ago
Career Coaching

Top Ten Tips for Networking – Tip #1

Get your face in the place! Did you know that more than 70% of today’s jobs have been obtained through personal recommendation or personal referral? Our perception of others is determined not only by what they say, but how they say Read more…

By RingsCareer, 3 years2 years ago
Career Coaching

Overcoming the Fear of Networking

In one of our Career Ring™ sessions, participants were asked to reach out to someone who had been referred to them to request an informational interview. I was surprised when one of our participants, a highly motivated, high achieving graduate student, Read more…

By Margot Rutledge, 3 years2 years ago
Career Coaching

The Forgotten Thank You

Have times changed so much that thank you notes or emails are no longer necessary or expected?  I don’t think so. In the last month, I’ve been asked to speak with and help three young people: one graduating senior and Read more…

By Margot Rutledge, 3 years ago
Communications

Listening and Learning Across the Generations

This post is written by Nancy Settle-Murphy and Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts. For the first time in the history of the workplace, organizations need to accommodate the contrasting communication styles of four distinct generations. Although they go by a variety of names, Read more…

By Margot Rutledge, 7 years2 years ago
Career Coaching

Career Success – Myths and Facts

Myth: If I get a college degree, I will get a good job. Fact: About 1.5 million, or 53.6 percent, of bachelor’s degree-holders under the age of 25 last year were jobless or underemployed. Myth: I will find a job through one of Read more…

By Margot Rutledge, 7 years2 years ago

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