In your career, you may have had long stretches of success similar to that of Lance Armstrong. Promotions, visibility, industry leadership. Then, the unexpected. Perhaps a layoff or a merger where your position was deemed redundant. Setbacks happen to even the best. How you respond to the setback is what sets you apart from others. Take some pages out of Lance's playbook to ensure a solid career comeback: "The Career Comeback Can Be Tough--Just Ask Lance Armstrong."  read more »

Today a long time friend was laid off “unexpectedly" and her reaction was "I never saw this coming.” Here we discuss how one can be prepared, present and in control of their job: "5 Words You Don’t Want to Be Caught Saying After a Layoff."  read more »

We are in the midst of a communication revolution driven by the power of information fueled by rapidly evolving communication technologies. For those of you are new to social media, there’s going to be a lot of advice on how to use this space. There are those who will even publically scold you if you step outside their perception of the proper use of social media. But, as you jump into this space, there’s really only one rule to remember: There are no rules! Stay ahead of the curve with: "Social Media: The Number One Rule is There are No Rules."  read more »

Being in search and recruiting for nearly 20 years, I evaluate people for my life’s work. We all “read” people in our own way, every day. I think I’ve developed a keen sense of reading between the lines, sniffing out what’s real, and finding the diamonds. Integrity to me means you do what you say you’re going to do. It also means being authentic and consistent. People who have integrity earn respect of both peers and management. They move faster in their careers. It’s the stuff leaders are made of. Check out what hiring managers look for to indicate integrity in a resume, online profile or phone conversation in: "Evaluating People."  read more »

Can you teach a dinosaur to dance? More importantly, can you teach him to network in 21st Century style? You can. George Langis, a veteran turnaround executive, learned new networking steps that hastened his job hunt. He went from conventional handshake networking to creating a personal brand that would be easily marketable online. For people who aren't yet comfortable putting themselves on multiple social networks, there are some clever ways to create a presence online: "A Networking Pro Learns Some New Tricks."  read more »

Most larger metropolitan areas have a number of networking groups, professional or trade association meetings, or other resources available to help in your job search. A smaller community, however, can have real limitations. Online resources are incredibly valuable. However, whether you’re metro or rural, getting off-line and connecting face-to-face is critical to networking success. So what do you do? Here are some ideas that may help: "From Twitter, LinkedIn & Facebook to Face-To-Face."  read more »