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How I found my calling
I never intended to go onstage. Just buying the plane tickets had been a gamble. In my early 40s, but I felt 80, and I could barely remember my former self. I’d developed a slew of chronic and progressive autoimmune diagnoses, including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren’s syndrome, and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and hadn’t traveled in years. Don’t worry,…
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Calling – a personal invitation
Hello dear friends, family, clients, and colleagues, The other day I was talking to some friends I see fairly regularly and we realized that, while we like each other a lot, we don’t really know what the others do in their work, what kinds of projects they pour their hearts and souls into, their secret…
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Goldilocks – How long should my resume be?
The most commonly asked question about resumes is this one, according to Monster.com: How long should my resume be? As Goldilocks found in the home of the three bears, the right item will be “just right,” and pardon the ambiguity, but the same holds true for resumes. We’ll get to a handy rule of thumb…
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Easter eggs in the resume, and other juicy tips from Facebook and ATG
Easter is coming up, and Rainmaker Resumes recently came across a Q&A with Facebook engineering recruiter Ambra Benjamin that mentioned Easter eggs in the resume. We like some of the things she has to say, and we also checked in for suggestions with the vice president of talent acquisition, David Mills, at another company that’s…
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Lessons from the news No. 1
Lesson No. 1: Don’t lie. It’s bad for career credibility. We extrapolate: Tell the truth to potential employers. And don’t fudge your resume. More on this one later. Lesson No. 2: The Trump administration is shaking up the job market, although not always on purpose. Looking for a job that protects civil liberties? Interested in…
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Save the Dates! Glacier Retreat this Summer
I’m so excited to announce that I’m offering a medicine walk retreat THIS SUMMER in Glacier National Park! I so hope you’ll join me for Glacier Quest – On the trail with your wild soul! And you’re invited! More details coming soon. Interested? I’d love to know and keep you in the loop! Message me in the…
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Do I need a professional resume? Here’s how to know.
The following exchange includes a question I received from a mid-life career changer (whom I’ll call CeeCee, for Career Changer), but my answer is broad enough to apply to most anyone, no matter where you are in your career. CeeCee’s Question: Should I invest in a professional resume? “I’m beginning discussions with…
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Celebrate with me? Master Coach Certification!
Big update: I’ve spent the past several years bolstering my education and experience to provide you beautiful rainmakers with even more support. I haven’t said much about it, but I’ve been working with executives and other clients to overcome burnout and other blocks, re-connect to their callings, and achieve lasting change. Most recently, my focus…
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Resume Proofreading: 10 Tips to Survive Elimination
It’s common knowledge that your resume is an important part of the job hunting process. But what many people don’t realize, is just how important it is to have a resume that’s “perfect” — one with no typos or other seemingly minor errors. So, what’s in your resume? Do you know? Are you sure? It…
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Throwback Thursday – Work It Missoula
From the archives, an interview with Make It Missoula, waaaaaay back in January of 2011. Seems like a lifetime ago! Make It Missoula had invited me to host their “Work It” blog, all about Missoula jobs and employers, with job search tips on topics like resumes, cover letters, interviews, and conducting a successful job campaign.…
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