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Forbes lists top 5 “happiest” jobs

http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/secrets-toyour-success/happiest-jobs-america-173044519.html
I couldn’t resist commenting on this article that recently listed the top “happiest” jobs in America.  As a long time career consultant and counselor I have yet to see a “happy” job.  More often I see happy or unhappy people regardless of the type of job their in.  Remember the story about the people who work [...]

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What makes a company one of the “best places to work”?

What makes a company one of the “best places to work”?  The short answer is  – it depends on who you ask.
There has been an interesting collaboration lately between marketing, talent acquisition and the human resources departments inside organizations around the topic of employer branding.  Employer branding is about how an employer wants to be known in [...]

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3 Things Job Seekers Scramble to Pull Together at the Last Minute

So you think you have all your ducks in a row and you are ready to hit the job market.  After many arduous hours your resume is finally done, your references are collected and contacted and you have even gotten some business cards for networking.  But too often there are a few other things that [...]

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Being an Introvert in an Extroverted Work World

The “fit” factor seems essential whether you are a finalist in a job search or are in a job trying to fit in with your coworkers or into an organization’s culture.  Over time we have become a society where qualities like being outgoing, outspoken, collaborative and even high energy have become desired traits in job candidates and employees.  So it [...]

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Twin Cities Exec Connect Event

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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