Category: Work

Post-Job Interview: Thank You Notes Matter!

by Julie Erickson | Jul 23, 2021 | Interview, Networking, Work, Workplace | 0

ALWAYS, always send a Thank You Note after your job interview. To distinguish yourself from other...

Being Fired Stinks: You Can Heal and Move Forward

by Julie Erickson | Jan 21, 2021 | Feelings, Job Change, Job Loss, Work | 0

Too many of us have had the experience of being fired from our jobs. Usually for no good reason....

Coding as a Second Language: An In-Demand Skill to Learn

by Julie Erickson | Apr 14, 2016 | Career Transition, how-to, Job Change, Job Skills, Work | 0

If you can code, you can get work. Coding is one of the most in-demand skills there is. Why learn...

9 Reasons to Cultivate Your Curiosity, Jobseeker!

by Julie Erickson | Jan 14, 2016 | Inspirational, Job Search Tools, Job-Search, Work | 0

“Cats have 9 lives.” “Curiosity killed the cat, satisfaction brought it...

How to Prepare Yourself to Get a Promotion

by Julie Erickson | Dec 2, 2014 | Goals, how-to, Job Change, Leadership, Promotion, Right Fit Job, Work | 0

You can help prepare yourself to pursue a promotion by taking actions in the 4 areas leaders...

7 Ways Unemployed People Can Show Employers Their Skills are Up-to-Date

by Julie Erickson | Nov 18, 2014 | how-to, Job Change, Job Search Tools, Marketing, Resume, Right Fit Job, Social Media, Work | 0

If you’ve been unemployed for many months, it’s difficult to overcome the perception that your...

Why You Need to Stop Micromanaging if You Want to be a Leader

by Julie Erickson | Nov 13, 2014 | how-to, Job Skills, Leadership, Management, Work, Workplace | 0

My clients complain about micromanaging bosses more than any other problem. Yet almost no one sees...

Should I Quit My Job and Pursue My Dream Work?

by Julie Erickson | Mar 26, 2014 | how-to, Job Change, Job Skills, Right Fit Job, Work | 2

Photo Credit: Julia Manzerova via Compfight cc A reader asked whether I thought it made sense for...

Confidence Attracts Jobs

by Julie Erickson | Jul 31, 2013 | Feelings, Job Skills, Work | 6

Two weeks ago, a client began her dream job. She wrote to me that she actually had two job...

How to List Jobs on Your Resume When You’re a Freelancer

by Julie Erickson | Jun 7, 2013 | how-to, Interview, Job Description, Job Skills, Resume, Work | 12

There are two ways to describe your work when you work freelance or on a contract basis: List the...

How a Long-term Unemployed Job Seeker Can Get Relevant Work Experience

by Julie Erickson | Feb 11, 2013 | Goals, how-to, Job-Search, Work | 0

Long-term unemployed people do have a disadvantage when it comes to landing a “right...

Infographic on Workplace Discrimination and Its Negative Consequences

by Julie Erickson | Oct 17, 2012 | Recommended Reading, Work, Workplace | 0

Please check out this great infographic on the costs of workplace discrimination, from Compliance And Safety. This site has other great infographics about workplace safety topics. Featured By: Compliance and Safety...