Networking Your Way To Success: Part 3

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By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC CJSS So, here we are at the end of the networking series.  “What more could there be to say?” you ask.  Well, for those of you who want to propel yourselves to the next level, the following are the last components to...

The King’s Speech – A Sterling Example of Coaching at Its Finest

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By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS When people ask me about what it is like to be a career coach, I go through explanations with stories that describe what is involved in my life’s mission.  Thanks to David Seidler who wrote the screenplay for The King’s Speech,...

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...

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...

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...