Category Archives: Advice

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 [...]

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Managing Your Career Like a Project

By Karen Kodzik | Published: September 30, 2011

Yesterday I had the great pleasure of speaking to a group of Project Managers at the PMI-MN Professional Development Days.  Like many of us who are good at what we do for others we are terrible about doing it for ourselves.  Project Managers are excellent at tackling huge projects by setting goals and milestones and [...]

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A Common Career Mistake

By Karen Kodzik | Published: September 15, 2011

When career changers assess their strengths and skills, acommon piece of advice from job search “helpers” is to ask others around them what they are good at.  I think this can be a trap and lead to a common career misstep.  It is human nature for us to gravitate towards both what we are familiar with and what [...]

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The Job You Just Landed Isn’t Working Out – Now What?

By Karen Kodzik | Published: August 7, 2011

Job searches can be long, months and sometimes years.  There is no greater feeling of relief than when the phone call comes with a job offer.  With little negotiation you accept, just being thrilled to be done with the search that at times seemed endless.  You were excited about your new opportunity, the job fit [...]

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