Some of us dislike advice, suggestions, comments, observations. We bristle, feel uncomfortable; it’s like we have a pebble in our shoe. But you and I know that that is oftentimes a sign of something we know we need to change, but resist, sometimes with every ounce of our being. Why are we so resistant? I think it’s simply because we are creatures of habit, we like our routines, » Continue to read
Source: Journal | 3 Mar 2010 | 4:19 pm
You’ve been a superstar, but the company has been increasingly suffering problems and the another downsizing is on the horizon. For some reason, you are feeling like you are no longer in the “in crowd.” Your manager seems to be avoiding you. On top of this, you’re no longer invited to important business meetings. You’re not privy to discussions when you think you should be. Your » Continue to read
Source: www.sharongraham.ca | 3 Mar 2010 | 9:41 am
If you are targeting a position in Canada, you don’t want a recruiter to discount you just because you don’t know the country’s norms when it comes to spelling and grammar. After all, in Canada, there is no such thing as a paycheck. Your goal is to secure a position and get a paycheque. To overcome the Canadian recruiter’s scrutiny, you’ll need to make some subtle, but important changes » Continue to read
Source: www.sharongraham.ca | 24 Feb 2010 | 8:47 am
My husband and I have two beautiful daughters. One has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. OCD is an anxiety disorder that unfortunately comes in many varieties. Hers is the germ phobic variety. She speaks openly about it, as she wants to lend others hope by her example. A local psychologist took her through (emotionally painful) cognitive behaviour therapy, which gave her the keys to » Continue to read
Source: Journal | 22 Feb 2010 | 5:53 pm
This year, people around the globe have turned their eyes towards the 2010 Winter Olympics taking place in Vancouver, Canada. During the dreary winter months, there is nothing more exciting and rejuvenating than the Olympics. Every four years, this prestigious winter sports competition takes us away from our everyday issues and concerns. This year is no different. We can take our mind off the » Continue to read
Source: www.sharongraham.ca | 22 Feb 2010 | 8:36 am
A recent posting on a career professional group's forum got me thinking about obstacles to employment. A colleague asked for advice on how to create a resume for someone who had been out of work for a few years due to illness. And as so often seems to happen, there had been several incidents lately that revolved around the same theme. These incidents involved people who had been fired, » Continue to read
Source: Journal | 20 Feb 2010 | 8:29 am
Someone that I know well recently gave online dating a try. After receiving several invitations to a date, and accepting one that seemed very promising, she has now vowed to stay away. The promising one fell through because, although his written, online answers were great, perfect really, once they met, there was simply no "chemistry." She has now vowed to stick to the old-fashioned, in-person » Continue to read
Source: Journal | 17 Feb 2010 | 9:01 pm
In writing this article, I perused a couple of blogs and extracted some interesting job search and work trends that provide insights and forecasts to help both job seekers and career practitioners stay ahead of the ever-changing world of work. The common thread in these resources is how we get our messages across in this 140-character era and what we do to stay on the radar of recruiters and » Continue to read
Source: Career Musings | 16 Feb 2010 | 3:51 pm
Job search studies regularly show that it is not the best qualified candidate who gets the job most of the time. Instead, it is the strongest communicator. Why? We live in a storytelling culture. We learn about each other and the world around us through story. Think of all the time you spend reading newspapers, magazine, blogs, or watching tv, DVDs, movies, or listening to radio, audiobooks, or » Continue to read
Source: JobJoy Blog | 13 Feb 2010 | 10:39 pm
I was one of seven coaches invited to participate in roundtable discussions on career related matters at Connect 2009 - The Annual Schulich Alumni Forum. This Personal Coaching session was quite popular, and sold out prior to the event. Here I am with a captive MBA audience facilitating a discussion on Building Your Presence in the Social Media Era. Gist of the session included: Why Social » Continue to read
Source: Career Musings | 10 Feb 2010 | 4:01 pm
The results of OUTLOOK 2010: Competitive Career Intelligence for Six-Figure Canadians, Graham Management Group’s groundbreaking survey conducted in January are in. In this challenging market, we found that many professionals are struggling. If you are concerned about your career development, it might be helpful to know that you are not alone. The survey provides current insight into the labour » Continue to read
Source: www.sharongraham.ca | 9 Feb 2010 | 1:08 pm
