Subtitled Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your Career, this important work first came out in 2003 and has been growing in acclaim both among career-changers (as well as career counseling professionals) ever since. Having now read a copy, myself, I can add my own positive review to the bandwagon — and heartily recommend this book to […]
Continue reading
Archive | January, 2009
Success Story: Keep Moving Forward
January 19, 2009 
0 Comments
I’ve got one final installment to share in terms of “words of wisdom” submitted by my distinguished recent job search alumni! This individual, who has agreed to remain anonymous, offered some very candid insights into the lessons she learned during her protracted search for a high-tech sales position — and I’m very grateful that she’s […]
Continue readingSuccess Story: Tips from 5 Alumni
January 19, 2009 0 Comments
As noted in my previous posting, I thought it might be useful to touch base with some of my clients who have landed new jobs in recent months and ask them to share any thoughts, tips, or words of encouragement for those of you out there who are still in the hunt. Here is a […]
Continue readingSuccess Story: Focus on What You Can Control
January 18, 2009 0 Comments
Over the years, one of my greatest pleasures in running Career Horizons has been to witness the extent to which my “alumni” are willing to give back and contribute their wisdom to other folks — complete strangers, even — who are following in their footsteps and trying to line up new employment opportunities in the […]
Continue readingNews On or News Off?
January 17, 2009 1 Comment
Whether you take in the latest national/local news via television, printed newspaper, or a series of RSS news feeds (my personal preference), there’s no question that the headlines have been plenty bleak as of late. For every article discussing a company that’s received new funding, or is currently achieving some level or success or growth, […]
Continue readingWebsite Review: CardBrowser.com
January 11, 2009 3 Comments
The business world is a moving target. Companies come, companies go, and the #1 mission of savvy job hunters should be to scan the horizon for emerging organizations and relevant individuals — then contact these entities, proactively, to introduce themselves and try to uncover some hidden hiring needs. Only focusing on the large well-known companies […]
Continue readingWhat’s On YOUR Career Horizon?
January 7, 2009 0 Comments
As we kick off the new year, I thought it might be useful to share an insight I’ve gained over the years about goal-setting — and specifically how it relates to those folks who are actively job hunting. While not to go too far off on a tangent, I’d start by sharing a few relevant […]
Continue readingExplaining a Layoff: Four Useful Tips!
January 5, 2009 0 Comments
In today’s world of work it’s no longer the exception, but the rule, that individuals will experience one or more periods of time “between engagements” at some point in their career. Performance level aside, the speed and frequency at which corporate-wide change events now take place (e.g. mergers, acquisitions, leadership changes, etc.) suggests that all […]
Continue readingPSBJ Book of Lists 2009 Now Available
January 2, 2009 1 Comment
While I’d imagine that most of you out there are already familiar with the Puget Sound Business Journal, and the annual Book of Lists the paper publishes, those who haven’t come across this resource should definitely check it out — since it represents one of the single best target company research tools available for Washington […]
Continue readingWelcome to Career Horizons: The Blog!
January 1, 2009 3 Comments
Welcome, one and all, to the first official post of my new blog — which will be dedicated to passing along a steady stream of “pro bono” career tips, job hunting insights, and employment resources relevant to Pacific Northwest professionals in career transition! I’m particularly excited by the symbolism behind this new blog launch, since […]
Continue reading
Career Horizons: The Blog! 