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Comment on Summer Networking–What Not to Wear by Kelly Blazek

Kelly Blazek — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:10:46 +0000

Thank you, thank you, for having religion on hosiery I couldn’t agree more!

Comment on Too Much Practice by Jody Morelli

Jody Morelli — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:34:24 +0000

Excellent advise Cathy, I am going to pass this along.

Comment on Think About What You Publish by Think About What You Publish (via The Job Whisperer ®) « Stetson Executive MBA

Tue, 24 May 2011 02:22:28 +0000

[...] Cathy Martin, Stetson University Executive MBA alumnus from Cohort 4, says that little things can make a big difference when it comes to your online persona. Have you posted something that was helpful or harmful to your career or personal brand? Your career development and job search processes will involve publishing. When I say publishing, I mean publishing in the sense of planning, writing, producing, and sending forth into the world written words that represent you. You might publish letters, resumes, a blog, a Facebook page, a website, a LinkedIn profile, a series of articles, or other representations that can help you–or disadvantage you–in your career quest. Life used to be simpl … Read More [...]

Comment on Strategy and Execution: Hand in Hand by Strategy and Execution: Hand in Hand (via The Job Whisperer ®) « Stetson Executive MBA

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:51:56 +0000

[...] April 11, 2011 by Stetson Executive MBA Off you go down the career path you've chosen! First order of business: find the right job. That way you can use all the pent up passion and energy you've been stockpiling, the knowledge you've gained, the skills you've acquired. And then it doesn't happen. You get no leads, you get no action, you don't get past the gatekeeper, you don't beat the competition, you don't get to do what you thought you would be doing right now. There may be many … Read More [...]

Comment on What is a Career Plan? by Tyler Reed

Tyler Reed — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 02:15:57 +0000

Can your life plan be doing the Eat Pray Love thing? That would be awesome! I just read that book and wondered how many people do the same thing Liz did — ditch their jobs and “regular” life for something amazing — and aren’t successful (in financial terms). I guess authenticity helped her — the fact that she wasn’t going for the purpose of making a buck. So now I just have to figure out how I can go to Italy instead of go to work and somehow be OK with that….

Thanks for this post, Cathy! A good reminder to get back on track…

Comment on “The Unemployed Will Not Be Considered.” Why? by The Desperate Vibe? Really? | The Job Whisperer ®

The Desperate Vibe? Really? | The Job Whisperer ® — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 18:39:31 +0000

[...] I’ve commented on the issue in the past. And I believe that some employers aren’t sure what to do when confronted with choices; we are conditioned to want the less attainable and we convert it in our heads to the more desirable, somehow. But I would not be confident, if I were a well-employed clinical pharmacist seeing Mr. Inokon’s ad on Craiglist, that the best thing for my career is to hand my resume over to a headhunter who says I’m at risk of interviewing poorly if I don’t interview right now. [...]

Comment on What Do You Bring to the Party? by The Sidebar Review

The Sidebar Review — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 02:23:29 +0000

Great points, Cathy! We all know people who can do the job — but who can do it AND be pleasant to work around?

Comment on Dressing Up for Halloween at Work by Cathy

Cathy — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 19:45:17 +0000

I didn’t but I’ll look for it now that you mention it. I went to a meeting yesterday where I was the only attendee not costumed–the reverse twist. I should have had a rubber clown nose or a mask in my bag, and an insider to warn me. It can work both ways if you are not an employee. Always warn your consultants or guests!

Comment on Dressing Up for Halloween at Work by The Sidebar Review

The Sidebar Review — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 19:17:24 +0000

This is great, Cathy! I trust you saw Modern Family earlier this week, with the Spiderman costume? If not, you must check it out. It’s so perfect with this!

I once wore a costume to work that I probably should have reserved for the bar. I chalk it up to being young, and it was a good lesson to learn. I haven’t goofed again!

Comment on About The Job Whisperer ® by Tyler Reed

Tyler Reed — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:07:44 +0000

You’re great, Cathy! I love your advice. Keep up the great blog!