Category Archives: Advice

The Golden Rule of Networking

By Karen Kodzik | Published: December 12, 2011

Networking rule #1………..treat others like you want to be treated. This not only applies to life but also to networking. Too often I see that networking becomes lopsided and people too often network because of what is in it for them. I see this daily even in my own practice. Often various people will invite [...]

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Managing the Most Difficult Part of Job Search…The Waiting Game

By Karen Kodzik | Published: November 28, 2011

One could argue that writing a resume is the most difficult parts of job search, but the 1 thing I see job seekers struggle with the most is managing ”the waiting game”. In this world of instant gratification, as a society we have become less and less tolerant of waiting. With a heightened sense of urgency, job seekers especially are intolerant [...]

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Investing in Your Career

By Karen Kodzik | Published: October 21, 2011

It is amazing to me that people will pay upwards of $100,000 for a college education, expect to land a $100,000 job but grimaceat paying 1% of that for ongoing career development and/or coaching. Obtaining a college degree is the first step in career planning, not the final step. Like anything you want to grow and flourish , careers [...]

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The difference between Coaches, Consultants, and Counselors

By Karen Kodzik | Published: October 10, 2011

In this Sunday’s Star Tribune, Matt Krumrie, in the “Ask Matt” column is asked about how to choose a Career Coach. I am grateful to have made the list of those recommended but thought it would be a good time to help clarify the differences. http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/131453883.html This is a big decision for people to reach out and [...]

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6 Tips To Easy Networking

By Karen Kodzik | Published: October 3, 2011

I know that for many people there is nothing easy about networking, especially for us introverts. But networking continues to be an important part of professional development, career management as well as job search. Think of networking not as imposing, but as relationship building, and relationships start and are cultivated through conversation and connection. So [...]