Monthly Archives: October 2016

Q: I want to move from IT into biotechnology. I have a transferable skill set, but when I interview, they say I need biotech experience to be hired. Sounds like a Catch 22. What can I do? A: Great that … Continue reading →

Being successful is one thing; being recognized for the value that you bring is another. The extent to which you are known determines your value. Value and visibility go together. Besides understanding what you bring to the party, you must know who in … Continue reading →

Q: UGH! to the smutty campaign headlines. How do I handle conversations with my clients and friends? A: I am asking myself the exact same question. I found myself using language with my friends that I picked up from the … Continue reading →

How do you respond to change? Do you avoid it, or do you say “Bring it on!” Do you see change as a continual flow or as episodic and event-driven? When you face change that originates outside your control, are you … Continue reading →

Q: I came here to get away from a bad manager. Everything was great until– I can’t believe it– I got layered. Ugh! This guy doesn’t even know what I do. A:  Sounds like you have a several things going … Continue reading →