Feel-good networking: Build real connections without the cringe
Many people recoil when they hear the word networking. They associate it with using people/relationships to get an outcome. That doesn’t sit well with most people – nor should it....
How to get referrals as a career professional in 2023
Career services is a largely referral-dependent business. The more you are known and visible in the field, the easier it is to have client prospects. Referrals come to us through...
Career development for green careers
The theme for Earth Day 2022 is "Invest In Our Planet. What Will You Do?" The climate crisis can feel overwhelming and many people struggle with eco-anxiety. Some people find...
Challenging career myths amid the climate crisis
The climate crisis and the resulting beliefs about it can easily inspire meaningful action but can also elicit despair and hopelessness. In previous writing on closing the hope gap, I...
What personality neuroscience can tell us about career decisions
Two people arrive at a party. One, happy to have the chance to meet many new people, strides in and joins the nearest group. The other beelines for a quiet...
April 2023 webinars for career professionals
The following webinars, taking place in April and hosted by a variety of organizations, will examine topics including RIASEC Theory, green skill development, disability accommodations and career pivots. This article...
The intersection between career development and happiness
On July 12, 2012, the United Nations made March 20 the International Day of Happiness to recognize the importance of happiness and well-being as universal goals and aspirations. Here are...
The hidden costs of workplace stress: Emotional trauma and its long-term effects
In today's fast-paced and high-stress work environment, it's not uncommon for individuals to experience workplace-induced emotional trauma. Workplace stress can have significant and long-term effects on individuals, including emotional trauma....
How ChatGPT taught me what isn’t important in cover letters
As a lifelong techie, I've been watching the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in hiring and education in recent years with great interest. These past two months, it’s suddenly been...
Spring 2023 conferences for career and workforce professionals
Whether you're looking for opportunities to network in person or advance your learning in a virtual space, there are numerous opportunities at conferences taking place over the next few months....