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The Process of Transition in Career Transitions
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS This is the time of year when transition comes to the forefront with it being…
ReadCareer Search - Avoiding The Pitfalls of Electronic Resumes and Job Postings
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS When I work with my clients, I often hear that they struggle with the technical…
ReadHow Job Search Is Like Online Dating
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS In honor of Valentine's Day, I think it timely to point out the similarities of job…
ReadNetworking for Introverts in Career Transition
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS You will hear over and over again that networking is the most important part of a…
ReadThe Spring Holidays- A Time for Renewal in Life and Career Search
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS The spring holidays of Passover and Easter have a theme of renewal woven into the…
ReadNetworking Your Way To Success: Part 3
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?"…
ReadThe King's Speech - A Sterling Example of Coaching at Its Finest
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS When people ask me about what it is like to be a career coach, I go through…
ReadFacebook, "The Social Network," and Your Career Campaign
By Linda Van Valkenburgh The release of the movie "The Social Network" has brought Facebook, one of the most popular social…
ReadSection 5: Networking Strategies for Finding a Job
Blog By: Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC, EQ Certified Finding a job can be a challenging task but by…
Read8 Tips To Kickstart Your Career Search
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS Whether you have just been laid off or have been working on a career campaign…
Read7 Books Every Senior Executive Leadership Should Read for Inspiration
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…
Read5 Goal-Setting Tips to Always Be Improving Your Leadership Skills
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC One of the best ways to improve as a leader is by improving your…
ReadC-Level Executives Say These Things Are Critical to Their Success
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC Do you know the skills it takes to have C-level executive success? These…
ReadWhat's Your Story? How Your Experiences Can Inspire Your Teams
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC Inspirational leaders are sensitive to their team's needs. They act with…
Read5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Making a Drastic Career Change
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC You wake up in the morning and give yourself the daily pep talk. There…
ReadGiving hard news the right way!
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC The importance of giving criticism correctly as a leader. If you want…
ReadDo You Lead By Example? The Importance of Integrity in Business
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC When asked, 75% of workers will say that integrity is the most important…
ReadHow to Be a Strong Leader
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC Think back to your favorite boss. What made them your favorite and why…
ReadHow to Improve and Manage Your Work Reputation
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC A Harvard Business Review study found that 58% of people trust a complete…
ReadAccelerate Your Career with a Top Recruiter
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDCIf you want to grow in your career, sometimes you need to venture beyond…
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