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Circumstances happen.

For all mid-career professionals, there comes a time when you ask yourself if you should be looking for a new job. And if the answer is “yes,” what would you do?

Being without ...

If you think that there are certain times of the year when it’s not worth your effort and energy to look for a new job, you are wrong. This is especially true in the summer when many job seekers belie...

Why do so many mid-career professionals “think” that certain times of the year aren't a great time to find a new job or work on the job search?

One of the biggest mistakes I see mid-career profession...

You’ve applied to dozens of jobs online; all you hear are crickets.

You’ve tapped into your network and fostered some relationships, but they can’t help you.

So, what can you do to find that n...

Your LinkedIn Profile is on 24/7. It’s always there for people to find. However, many mid-career professionals haven’t spent much time optimizing their LinkedIn profiles. If you are looking for a job,...

I published the 250^th episode of The Mid-Career GPS Podcast.

This is a huge milestone and I want to celebrate and thank you.

You can follow/subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and you can chec...

Learning of Barbara Walters’s passing on New Year’s Eve was difficult. I never met her, but I felt like I knew her from watching her on television all these years. 

There is something about her ca...

Being invited to interview for a job is a big deal. You’re excited you’ve made it to this point in the hiring process.

You want to do a great job showcasing your skills and talents. You are nervou...

We had no power in Yellowstone National Park. It was AWESOME!

I had the chance to take a great vacation with my husband and a dear friend of ours to explore a part of the country none of us had ev...

If you'd like to listen to a podcast episode on this topic, listen to Episode #23 - Cover Letters. Should You Write One or Not?

I think Pamela Skillings says it best in her article, Cover Letter E...