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Marcia Zidle, a certified career strategist and business coach, works with high potential, high impact executives, managers and professionals to advance their careers and grow their leadership capabilities. [Read more ...]
Communication: Make Small Talk Big Talk
Do you find yourself tongue tied or feeling awkward in “small talk” situations like networking events, cocktail hours or meeting where you know no one? Most of us do – even extroverts like me. So don’t despair! Here are a few ninja skills to help you get over the “I don’t know what to say or do”. 1. Make […]
What Are Your Career Goals For 2013?
This is the time for New Year’s resolutions – to set goals and to make changes in our personal or professional lives. Let’s focus your attention on your career for 2013. Whether you want to find a more satisfying job, make more money, get that promotions make a job change, push for that promotion or […]
Ready to Take the Plunge into Self-Employment?
Have you ever thought of starting your own business or becoming self-employed? Almost everyone has wanted to be his or her own boss at some point in a career. But what does it actually take to make a success of it? And is it really the route that you should take? If you’re seriously considering […]
A Panel Interview: Create a Great Impression
You’ve wanted this position for quite a while and you’ve now been invited to interview for the role of your dreams. There’s just one catch you’re not going to be facing one interviewer, you’ll be facing four all at the same time! A coaching client contacted me recently asking for help. He just found out […]
Working Abroad: What It Takes to Succeed
Should I take this job in China? That was a question from a US client. Her concern was not as much about the position as to whether she could fit in and be successful working in the culture. The most successful international businesses are those that take care to fit in well with local customs. This […]
15 Job Search and Career Books You Must Read
A recent post on the LinkedIn group- Career Thought Leaders Consortium – asked for the most indispensable career and job search books. Below are must read books! Some are for helping people in job search; others are for those that are trying to figure out what ‘s next in their career. And several are on […]
Don’t Wait Until Job Search, Think Resume In Everything You Do
When job seekers are developing their resumes, they have to identify what they are selling. In other words, what skills and experience do they bring to the employment table. Are their skills state-of-the-art and in great demand or are they rusty or too specialized to be sought after? How many are transferable to different positions, different industries […]