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To Be Happy in Life, Find the Right Career
I just read an excellent book called Wellbeing, by the authors of StrengthsFinder 2.0 and the Gallup Poll. These guys have written great books about identifying your strengths so you can figure out how to use them in your career and other areas of your life.
To Whom it May Concern
Imagine you’re a senior person at a company and you’re looking for the right person to work for you. You’ve been looking at resumes all day long, and you’re tired and looking for some inspiration. You open yet another email, hoping for “the one”, and it’s addressed to: To Whom it May Concern.
Telling Your Skill Story
If you haven’t had work experience, can you still have job-related skills?
It’s a question that occurred to me yesterday when I was delivering a skills workshop to a group of Gen Y’s. Now this particular group represents mostly uneducated, unemployed New Yorkers who are seeking entry-level jobs, and I train them as part of my volunteer commitment to this particular organization.
Access: The Toughest Ticket in Town
My 17 year old son is looking for a summer internship, and I was able to connect him with someone who works for an environmental consulting firm—his field of interest.
In Praise of “Good Enough” Schools
I’ve been interviewing college grads in their 20’s for my upcoming book and career curriculum In the Driver’s Seat: Work-Life Navigation Skills for Young Adults. And one of the things I’m finding is that not everyone who’s “successful” at 28 attended a top college. This is not surprising but definitely merits conversation.
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