Career Advice Articles
Need career advice? The purpose of this page is to feature a collection of articles on topics that are relevant to work and personal happiness. Life is too short to be miserable about what you do for a living, especially because succeeding at a job or business that you dislike is usually much more difficult than succeeding at work that you love!
Browse the articles and if you don’t find what you need, there are two other ways to find answers here:
1. The archives for my “Ask A Career Coach” column are full of strategies that work for decision-making, career change, job search, and/or business success.
2. You can submit a question to be considered for my monthly column. Please be sure to select the subject line: Question for “Ask A Career Coach” Column.
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Decision-Making:
Book Review of “Get A Life, Not a Job: Do What You Love And Let Your Talents Work For You”
Do You Have The Decision-Making Blues?
Informational Interview Tips To Research Industries and Companies
Profiles of People Who Love Their Work (including “Reluctant Entrepreneur” series)
Seattle Career Counselor: Personality Type and Career
Strengths Assessment: 10 Ways To Know What You Are Good At Doing
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Resume Advice:
Resume Advice: Beware The Functional Resume
Resume Writing for Career Change
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Job Search Help:
Book Review of “What Does Somebody Have To Do To Get A Job Around Here?”
College Internships Lead To Full-Time Jobs
How To Recover From Loss of a Dream Job
Job Interview Advice Hiring Managers Can’t Tell You
Job Search Stress: How To Conquer It
Laid Off? What To Do When Your Employer Breaks Up With You
Networking Career Advice: Career Change Success Stories
The Best Job Search Engines and Sites
What Recruiters Wish You Knew About Career Fairs
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Happiness At Work:
Book Review of “Reclaiming The Fire: How Successful People Overcome Burnout”
Book Review of “Thanks! How The New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier”
How To Negotiate A Flexible Work Schedule
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Spotlight Cities:
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I also recommend exploring these excellent websites to help you with decision-making, planning, and taking action to be happy with your work life.
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