Dec 18, 20172 minIs Making a Million Enough?: People Think Money Isn’t Everything – or is it?In the debut issue of CDA Insights (January/2013), the focus was on “Making a Million.” An insightful debate could ensue as to whether...
Nov 20, 20172 minE-Coaching: Electronically Upping Your Skills and ServicesBeing online is easy – working online is a whole different story. It is definitely not as easy as putting up a webpage. Taking time for...
Oct 16, 20173 minTime Off: Advantages of Breaking From WorkAbout 10 years ago, I read about a unique way to test new career options – take a “vocation vacation”. While I don’t know if that option...
Sep 18, 20172 minKindness and Respect: Two Keys to the Counselor’s RoleBeneficence, actively doing good, is a primary responsibility of career services professionals, according the NCDA Code of Ethics, and...
Aug 21, 20173 minMetaphorically Speaking: Using Language Tools to Convey Career-life MeaningDoes your client walk away from your sessions nonplussed? Do the vets you assist realize your compliment of “passing with flying colors”...
Jun 22, 20172 minCorporate Culture: Understanding Leads to CollaborationMy company focuses on providing quality career services. We offer employees flexible work options and we do not house everyone in a...
May 15, 20172 minThe Job Search Jungle: The Rough and Wild Side of the Job SearchWhile I like to put humor into every situation, sometimes it is difficult to achieve laughter when talking about rough job searches....
Apr 17, 20172 minNew Growth in Spring: Time for Professional DevelopmentBeing noncommittal to your professional development is like walking a tight rope across two tall buildings – once you fall off, it is...
Mar 20, 20172 minExecute is One Key for the Executive: The Optimal Package is The GoalCreating and maintaining an effective strategy for an executive career is more work than most people can envisage. Networking, branding,...
Feb 20, 20172 minStaying Upbeat: Be Courageous, Dream On, Get InspiredThe winter months take their tolls on the psyche. Staying positive is important year round, and can require redoubled efforts when the...
Jan 16, 20173 minBeing the First: Who or What is First in the Work Life?Being the first, means you are a leader – you are key, cardinal, head, or premier. As a career practitioner, you lead your clients into...
Dec 19, 20162 minOutside the Box: Using Resources Beyond Your DeskDespite sounding ordinary, in and out are very powerful prepositions. Someone may be “out of a job”, or “in a career search mode.” We are...