As an attorney, risk management is woven into my blood in all things inside and outside of work. I think I’m a pretty savvy traveler. Organized by nature, I make check lists, packing lists and take pride in preparing for the unexpected. However, when my husband and I recently had more than $4,000 in items stolen on the second day of our one-month trip to Africa, I found that there is always more to learn about preparing for the worst. This may be a bit long, but I hope I can help you avoid some of the pain we suffered. TAKE PHOTOS OF ALL YOUR IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS AND SAVE THEM TO A CLOUD BASED APP I have always done this. I have photos of my and my husband’s passports, credit cards, … [Read more...]
Is Imposter Syndrome Holding You Back?
If you have ever worked with me you know that the key to a competitive resume lies in the accomplishment statements. Gone are the days of simply listing job duties and expecting an interview because you meet the “minimum” qualifications. You need to distinguish yourself from a multitude of other candidates by showing examples of how well you have done your job in the past. This is often easier said than done. Frequently when I give clients the task of beginning to develop accomplishment statements, I receive feedback such as: I have never done anything that great, or I just do my job from day to day, or I hate bragging about myself. Some clients really agonize over this to the point of … [Read more...]
Moving Forward in a Time of Uncertainty
We are facing unprecedented times. In the midst of a public health crisis that is crippling the economy, most of us are trying to cope day by day, hoping for a rapid turnaround. There are many predictions out there, but the only certainty is that things are going to remain uncertain for a while longer. While we can’t control the external forces causing this turbulence, we can control our reaction to it. One of the traits that many employers look for, and that my most successful clients share, is the ability to navigate uncertain waters with a bold, confident spirit. Flexibility to move with composure in rapidly changing circumstances. What better time to start practicing that … [Read more...]
Thankfulness and Your Career
With Thanksgiving approaching, many of us turn our attention towards what we are thankful for. Family, health, friends and the like typically come to mind first. And yes, we should absolutely be grateful for those things. But how many of us think about being thankful for our jobs (especially if we are not happy with them) or our job search (especially if it has proven to be challenging)? "Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm." – Winston Churchill It is particularly important to “mind” your attitude when you are unhappy at work and are struggling with a job search. Attitude plays a key role not only in your level of happiness, but in your success. If you … [Read more...]
Relieving Stress Outside the Box – A Challenge!
A colleague of mine inspired me to think outside the Blog box the other day. An inconsistent (at best), erratic (at worst) blogger, I only seem to write when I really believe I have something really new or interesting to discuss and I feel inspired – in other words, when all the stars and planets are properly aligned (approximately, semi-annually). Well, today I felt inspired, and the topic is stress relief. I’m not going to expand on all the advice you have already heard: “Take regular breaks during the day,” “Get plenty of sleep,” “exercise regularly,” “Stretch often” “Eat properly… ” because, well, we all know this stuff by heart; we just have to commit to doing it. I love all this … [Read more...]
