Thrilled to have my latest article picked up by 219 media sites, including major news outlets, the Business Journal papers, TV stations — and even Yahoo Finance! Geared toward teen readers, it offers insight and tips on the importance of their high school career, whether or not they know their career path … and that
Why It’s Important to Have Mentors, and How to Find (and Keep) Them
Whether you’re in high school, college, or already in your career, it’s important to have career mentors. Mentors are people who have more world and work experience than you. They want to, and can, help you succeed in your career. Mentors come from all walks of life and don’t necessarily have to work in your
Keep a Careering Journal to Help You Find the Right Career
You’re serious about finding the career that suits you best. That’s why you’ve been reading these careering blogs. Among other topics, you’ve learned how to land a summer job and why first jobs, including fast food restaurant work, will help you in your future career. I’m hoping that what you’ve read so far will give
Why Internships Are Important and How to Land One
Let’s say you’re in college and know what career you want. You’re getting good grades (maybe even great grades) and participating in extracurricular activities related to your desired career field. What’s more, you’re feeling good about what you’re doing because you believe it’s all that’s required to land a job in your dream career after
Still time to get the ideal stocking stuffer!
The holidays are right around the corner, but you still haven’t bought a gift for the high-school-age teen or college student in your life. Don’t despair! It’s not too late to order Careering: The Pocket Guide to Exploring Your Future Career, the guidance book that literally fits in a back pocket. It’s the gift that will
It’s Important to Do Well, No Matter Where You Work
If you’re like most high school students who have landed a job, you’re probably working at an establishment like a fast food restaurant, discount clothing store, or grocery store. Though these jobs might not be your final career destination, you should conduct yourself as if they are. These jobs are important to your development as
The perfect holiday gift – The gift of Careering!
So, you’re a parent or grandparent debating what holiday gift to give the high school child or young college student in your family. Or maybe you’re a high school or college student struggling with ideas of what to give a friend. Whoever you are, you’ve come to the right place for the perfect gift: Get them Careering: The Pocket Guide to Exploring Your Future Career,
If You Want a Great Career, Here’s What You DON’T Do
You’ve probably heard what you should do to get a great job or get into a good school. You’ve probably been advised to write a strong resume and include references who will say glowing things about you and your skills, among other things. You’ve even received that advice here in my Careering blogs. It’s all
Contest Celebrating the Paperback Release of Careering
Be one of the first five people to let me know you’ve bought the paperback version of my new book, Careering: The Pocket Guide to Exploring Your Future Career, and win a FREE 30-minute coaching session with me. To qualify, email a photo of your receipt and Careering book, along with your phone number and email address. Send the email to info@imcleaders.com. Winners will be
The Pocket Guide to Exploring Your Future Career: Paperback Release On November 14
What you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived . . . almost! The paperback version of Careering: The Pocket Guide to Exploring Your Future Career hits brick-and-mortar and online bookstores a week from today! Put November 14 on your calendar, and be one of the first students to get Careering. Be a trendsetter . . . and be
