By Marcia Zidle on September 13, 2011
“I’m a lawyer in a firm but I’m unhappy. I’m not really sure if I want to continue here or even in law. My family tells me I can make good money. Sometimes I feel I am a quitter for wanting to consider doing something else. I feel very confused. What can I do?” – […]
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By Marcia Zidle on September 6, 2011
We have all experienced walls or challenges in our lives. They may be personal; they may be professional; they may be both. No one is exempt from career challenge, disappointment and even failure. There are a variety of ways to attack these walls – some more effective than others. How you handle the walls can […]
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By Marcia Zidle on August 29, 2011
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 […]
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By Marcia Zidle on August 16, 2011
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 […]
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By Marcia Zidle on August 9, 2011
What do these people all have in common? Babe Ruth struck out 1,330 times Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team. Abraham Lincoln lost six elections before being elected to office. Walt Disney was fired by a newspaper editor because, he was told, he lacked creativity. Steven Spielberg applied to USC Cinema […]
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By Marcia Zidle on August 2, 2011
As the pace of change in the workplace continues to increase, managing the many disruptions in our lives is one of the most important tasks in managing our careers. The Challenge of Change Although we don’t always like to admit it, we seek and want control. We use our past experiences to establish expectations about how things […]
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By Marcia Zidle on July 26, 2011
You know when you are in a job you like. You also know when the tasks you’re doing just aren’t right for you. What lies behind our feelings of job satisfaction or job dis-satisfaction are our fundamental work interests: Those are the things we enjoy doing, whatever the industry or the job title. One of the ways […]
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By Marcia Zidle on July 19, 2011
I’ve had a disagreement with a coworker. In the heat of the moment, I said things that I wish I hadn’t. How do I remedy the situation? We have all said things we later regretted. That’s human. The important thing is to remedy the situation immediately. Here’s what you can do in a communication or career […]
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By Marcia Zidle on July 12, 2011
What makes a great life and a great career? Here’s what high performing professionals and managers have said during my seminars on The Career Edge. Key #1: Life Comes at You Fast – Be Prepared, Plan and Anticipate During change, don’t be an ostrich hiding your head in the sand. Be aware of what’s going on. […]
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By Marcia Zidle on July 5, 2011
The trouble with the future is that it usually arrives before we’re ready for it. Careers are evolving. What used to be success yesterday – joining a company or field, staying with it for most of your life and working your way up the ranks – will no longer be success for tomorrow. What will […]
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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.