Filed Under: Career Strategy

Published on: Thursday, January 19, 2012

It’s Okay to Act Your Age

Posted By: Robyn Greenspan
Filed Under: robyn greenspan, executive job search, executive careers, career planning, age discrimination, career strategy, executive coaching

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I'm a few months behind reading the New York Times Magazine, so I only recently saw the September 8th issue with the article about the ironworkers rebuilding the World Trade Center.

One of my favorite childhood memories was of my father taking me to his job as a union plumber during the construction of the World Trade Center in the early 70s. The buildings were so unfinished that we rode the freight elevator to the top where it was nothing but steel beams and rough flooring — the windows had not yet been installed.

Published on: Thursday, January 05, 2012

A New Career for the New Year?

Posted By: Robyn Greenspan
Filed Under: robyn greenspan, executive job search, executive careers, career planning, career strategy, self-assessment, myers-briggs

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The close of one year and the beginning of another is typically a time of assessment: analyzing what you've done and determining where you'd next like to be. That evaluation can be in the form of deep thinking and looking inside oneself or standardized assessments that scientifically measure strengths and talents, and can reveal potential new career directions.

Published on: Thursday, December 22, 2011

Gift Yourself a New Job

Posted By: Robyn Greenspan
Filed Under: robyn greenspan, executive job search, networking, executive careers, career planning, career strategy, career guide

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Job seekers mistakenly slow down their searches toward year-end, but there is still hiring activity for companies that have talent needs. Further, networking and career planning are not seasonal events, and holiday parties are good opportunities to learn who's doing what where. (Keep the résumé at home when socializing!)