The Spring Holidays- A Time for Renewal in Life and Career Search

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  By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS The spring holidays of Passover and Easter have a theme of renewal woven into the fabric of their celebrations.  Springtime is a time for the awakening of the earth with trees budding and flowers starting to bloom.  As I gaze...

Networking for Introverts in Career Transition

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By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS You will hear over and over again that networking is the most important part of a successful career campaign. I stress this all of the time to my clients.As a matter of fact, it is only when discussing networking that I use a...

How Job Search Is Like Online Dating

Interview Prep, Job Search, Resume Advice, Social Media Tips

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS In honor of Valentine’s Day, I think it timely to point out the similarities of job search to something that people from all walks of life are becoming familiar with, “Online Dating.”  Most postings and articles are written...

Career Search – Avoiding The Pitfalls of Electronic Resumes and Job Postings

Interview Prep, Job Search, Resume Advice, Social Media Tips

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS When I work with my clients, I often hear that they struggle with the technical aspects of their job search. This includes how to format their resume for posting on job boards, online applications and a host of other...

The Process of Transition in Career Transitions

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By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS This is the time of year when transition comes to the forefront with it being the end of the academic year and graduation time, where speeches fill the air with discussions about the changes that the graduates will be...

8 Tips To Kickstart Your Career Search

Interview Prep, Job Search, Resume Advice, Social Media Tips

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS Whether you have just been laid off or have been working on a career campaign for a while, the New Year brings with it the opportunity to start your job search anew. However, for some people, the feeling of being...

7 Books Every Senior Executive Leadership Should Read for Inspiration

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By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC You know what you need to do and the skills you need to be a successful leader. The dilemma is implementing and developing those skills. These seven inspirational books will provide you with real-world examples...

5 Goal-Setting Tips to Always Be Improving Your Leadership Skills

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By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC One of the best ways to improve as a leader is by improving your goal-setting abilities. These five goal-setting tips will help you focus on your goals and achieve them. The majority of people who set goals for...

C-Level Executives Say These Things Are Critical to Their Success

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By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC Do you know the skills it takes to have C-level executive success? These skills go beyond just being a strong leader of an individual team. You’ll have several teams to lead and an influence on the overall...

What’s Your Story? How Your Experiences Can Inspire Your Teams

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By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC   Inspirational leaders are sensitive to their team’s needs. They act with integrity, practice open communication, and ensure broad inclusion. This creates an environment where team members feel supported and...