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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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...