How Do You Know the Job is the Right Fit for You?
So you’re excited about your job interview. You should be. Getting to the interview stage is quite a feat. It shows 
you have what I call a “foot-in-the-door” resume and you’ve met key qualifications.
To prepare for your interview you’ve no doubt researched the company and created killer questions for your interviewer. But wait … how will you really know if the job is the right fit for you?
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Read MoreTips for Soaring into a More Fulfilling Life
Several inspired readers requested I republishing my March newsletter article here …
It was the screeching that caught my attention. Looking out my office window in this small idyllic seaside town, I noticed a seagull pacing back and forth on the narrow spine of the sloped red tile roof across the street. Our eyes met. Out of nowhere another seagull swooped down and pecked him on the head. “Hey!”
Read MoreCareer Happiness
If you were to rate how happy you are in your career on a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being not happy at all and 10 
being overjoyed what would your score be?
If your score was less than 10 you’re not alone. A Gallup study found that only about one-third of people feel passionate about their work; the rest are disengaged and even depressed. At the same time career well-being is one of the five
Read MoreHoliday Overwhelm Remedy: Take These Simple Steps
Wow! Where did this year go? With Thanksgiving just around the corner I feel the pressure of the rush to start my holiday shopping, get my cards and greetings done, shop for turkey day next week – yikes! I’m behind and I haven’t even started yet!
It’s easy to get overwhelmed with holiday activities and before you know it all the joy of the season has been drained out of you and buried in
Read MoreFive Proven Success Strategies for 2012
There are lots of ways to set yourself up for success this year. Here are five proven strategies for moving you forward in 2012:
Create your vision board. This tool helps you identify what you want, concentrate on it throughout the year and imagine that you already have it in your life. It’s a great way to get clear on what you want and to keep affirming it throughout the year. I use the Vision
Read MoreHow to Land Your First Job in a Tight Economy
How to Stay Motivated During Your Job Search
Staying motivated when you’re searching for a new job can be a challenge. When I moved to Washington, DC from San Francisco some years ago without a job I thought I’d land a job right away with my degree and experience. What I hadn’t counted on was it taking almost eight months. I remember what it was like looking for a job every day even though I wasn’t getting any results.
It didn’t take me long
Read MoreFollowing Your Path to Greatness
This is an update of my August 31, 2011 post entitled “Career Success: Following Your Path to Greatness.”
Steve Jobs had a lot to teach us about truly “listening” to and being guided by our inner voice. What an amazing example of boundless creativity and fearless action that man was.
“Trust that it will all work out ok,” are inspiring words of wisdom Steve Jobs’ shares during his commencement
Read MoreAre You a Professional Dealing With a Horrible Boss? Secrets for Winning – Part 2
This is Part 2 of my previous post providing tips for dealing with a horrible boss. It’s not uncommon at some point in your career to have what you would describe as a “horrible boss.” Handling them and surviving is an art. In addition to the previous tips you can:
4. Explore Your Options. Without taking the time to identify what options you have for dealing with your situation you
Are You a Professional Dealing With a Horrible Boss? Top 3 Secrets for Winning – Part 1
“My boss is always yelling,” said an attorney when listing the primary reasons for wanting to change not only jobs but careers. A friend who overheard this and who works on his own remarked that he couldn’t believe things like that happened in “professional” environments. As a veteran of law firm life and someone who has experienced and figured out how to survive and successfully deal with more
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Linda Hardenstein, provides a personalized level of service and attention to her clients that delivers results in a short period of time. Her work is anything but traditional as she creates small shifts to weed out what gets in your way so you can achieve a happier life and more fulfilling career.
Professional Certified Coach, Master's in Public Administration;
Certified Facilitator, Mediator, Trainer; Published Author, Speaker
