Career Breakout: Resume length and font

by | Sep 28, 2012 | Career

Ron Davis reached out earlier this week with questions about resume length and proper use of fonts. As the topic of length is a common concern, let’s take a look at Ron’s question and our professional advice. “I’ve read up on a lot of tips and tricks for creating...

Ready to give Job Shadowing a Try?

by | May 24, 2012 | Career, Reentry

What’s it take to be a butcher, a baker, or a candlestick maker? What are the real, day-to-day physical and mental demands? What are the emotional pitfalls and rewards you couldn’t anticipate without actually doing the job? How do you find out? Dr. Kathryn Broyles,...

Career Breakout: To Bump or NOT to Bump

by | Apr 25, 2012 | Career

Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of taking part in a mock interview workshop. Students from a local college had the opportunity to engage in a real-life setting as they prepared to enter the workforce upon graduation in June. Not to worry, what I have to say will...

by | Apr 25, 2012 | Career

BAN the BOX: EEOC in Action During a recent showcase/job fair, I had the pleasure of meeting K-Duck who was released from prison nine years ago. He was convicted for possession of three ounces of marijuana. Needless to say, his one mistake as a teenager has been a...

Career Breakout: Artistic Representation and the Sell

by | Apr 13, 2012 | Career

Though on the surface the resemblance may be unclear, the connection tying the selling of art is directly related to career management. Professional relationships between buyer and seller or employer and employee, involves a great number of factors. What happens when...