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In February, our thoughts often turn to love. We are bombarded (usually starting in January!) with media messages about love, sweethearts and relationships. And we think sharing the love includes the relationship you have with yourself; loving and treating yourself well! A huge part of loving yourself is feeling confident; proud of who you are… Read more »

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An earthquake (small shaker) that wakes you up at 2am. A deluge of rain in 24 hours after months of draught. All part of life in the Bay Area and, although we never know Mother Nature’s plan, it never hurts to be prepared. (Earthquake kit? Decent umbrella and sturdy shoes?) Preparation is also a smart… Read more »

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If you had a chance to write or tune up your resume with last month’s tips, good for you! You are making progress on your goal of seeing some career-related changes this year. But the writing work is not finished yet. This month we’re concentrating on the (often) dreaded and (sometimes) confusing cover letter. Along… Read more »

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Last week we shared 4 tips for writing or updating your resume. But what happens when you’re a first-time job seeker or you’re returning to work? Maybe your job path has some curves or gaps? The tips below can help you address these special circumstances. 1-What happens if you are a bit light on experience… Read more »

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Happy Beginning of the Year! Time to jump-start, resuscitate, or just carry on with the changes you’ve decided to make. If one of those changes involves your job, today’s post can help you. Our new year starts with the basics of writing a solid resume. Whether you’re a first-time job seeker, returning to the workforce,… Read more »

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As we work our way through the holidays, it’s the time of year when many companies conduct year-end performance reviews. You sit down with your manager to discuss your performance and plan your goals for next year. While you wait for your manager and gather peer feedback, why not conduct your own personal year-end review?… Read more »

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For many of us, working at a company means working on a team. Unless you work for yourself, and even then, rarely does anything get accomplished by one person. Whether you’re a member of the team or lead one, there are 3 characteristics that successful teams possess. These clear and simple attributes were identified by… Read more »

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With the holiday season in full swing, the pressure is on. Gifts to buy. Parties to attend (or throw). Cookies to bake. While these are all good things, they can make for a stressful season if you let them. Now is the perfect time to re-think how you spend your holiday time so that it… Read more »