Author Archives: Karen Kodzik

Cultivating Careers is recognized by UW-LaCrosse

By Karen Kodzik | Published: January 30, 2012
The 2011 publication of ”Navigating Through Now What?” the book authored by Karen Kodzik of Cultivating Careers gets it’s own press and is mentioned in the University of Wisconsin La Crosse Alumni Magazine, The Lantern in the 2011 Winter edition.
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Are you a Job Jumper?

By Karen Kodzik | Published: January 26, 2012
How long you stay in a job and how it is viewed in the job market has shifted over time.  In days of old the longer you stayed in a job, the more favorably you were looked at as someone who is loyal and can keep a job.  Now if you have been in a job over 10 years [...]
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Making Sure Your References Are Not Sabbatoging Your Search

By Karen Kodzik | Published: January 16, 2012
Well intended people can often do the most damage.  This is often the case when it comes to the people who have agreed to be your references.  Good references need to be carefully selected and well coached. When it comes to selecting your references, here are a few guidelines. 1. Choose people who have seen you work.  People in [...]
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What’s New in Job Search

By Karen Kodzik | Published: January 9, 2012
From a distance is doesn’t seem like a lot has changed in job search.  Some job search coaches talk about resumes sprinkled with key words and accomplishments, others preach the wonders of networking.  Highly coached job seekers are finding themselves branded, packaged and search engine optimized.  All this may be very new to someone who hasn’t looked for a job in [...]
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Twin Cities Exec Connect Event

By Karen Kodzik | Published: January 5, 2012
Wed. January 11 at Brits. This is an event exclusively for Twin Cities Executives to come and network in the natural setting of Brit’s Pub.  There is no cost to attend however we ask that you pre-register. Please email me for more information.
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