Career Development Boise Idaho

Set Up Your Own Twitter Alert For Job Openings

stacyharshman — Sat, 05 May 2012 01:56:37 +0000

Twitter can be an effective job searching tool even if you don’t have an account. Every day, thousands of jobs from around the world are listed on Twitter. The question becomes how do you sort through all the openings to find the job that is right for you? A very helpful resource that I discovered [...]

Three Common Mistakes That May Jeopardize Your Future

stacyharshman — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:42:24 +0000

Prominent author and speaker, John Maxwell, writes “In life, we can either play now and pay later or pay now and play later”. From observing the lives of others around us, we know that the people who are most successful in life are those that “pay” or prepare for their future first. The question then [...]

What Do You Value In A Career?

stacyharshman — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:13:15 +0000

We all have an idea of what people mean when they talk about values but have you taken the time to think through what values are most important to you? What qualities are most important to you in your working life? Knowing what you value will provide a foundation by which all future career decisions [...]

What A Good Coach Does

stacyharshman — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 21:24:26 +0000

David Duchovny makes an interesting point about what a good coach does as he writes a preface to a new book called “Coach: 25 Writers Reflect on People Who Made a A Difference.” Duchovny writes, “As you make the dangerous crossing from unproven belief to actual accomplishment, from potential to reality, a good coach holds [...]

What Is All The Hype About Green Careers?

Stacy — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:01:12 +0000

If you are anything like me, you are a bit skeptical about all the hype that is going on concerning green careers. I just wasn’t sure if there were really that many jobs to be had in the developing industry; however, my mind is now opening up to the possibilities because of an interview that [...]

Good News For Employment

admin — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:23:28 +0000

There is good news finally in the employment sector. The U.S. job market should offer increased opportunities for workers in the manufacturing and service sectors in October 2009, according to the Society for Human Resource Management's (SHRM) Leading Indicators of National Employment (LINE) survey report for October 2009. The competition for those jobs will no doubt be fierce but the future is getting brighter!

New Movie Shows How To Turn A Hobby Into Profit

admin — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:46:43 +0000

Most people have heard the name Julia Child but few know the story behind her great success. The new movie Julie and Julia follows the life of Julia Child and Julie Powell who both become successful by turning their hobbies into profitable careers. The movie illustrates some very important points about career transition that everyone can use. Do What You Love- I had assumed that Julia Child, being the famous cook

What It Is Like To Be Coached

admin — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:32:03 +0000

Have you ever wondered what the experience of being coached would be like? Below is an article written by one of my clients about her experience of being coached by me. ___________________________________________________________________________________________

I am no stranger to seeking help when it comes to sorting out emotional or psychological issues. Throughout the last ten years of my life I have sought out counseling for myself. It has always been a positive and

Assess Your Job Search Plan

admin — Mon, 04 May 2009 01:00:26 +0000

Here is a short quiz to help you assess your job search plan. 1. Are you clear on what job you want to pursue? Yes or No 2. Do you have a list of employers you are targeting? Yes or No 3. Do you know how to tap into the hidden job market? Yes or No 4. Do you have a strong network or people who are willing to recommend you? Yes or No 5.

Join Me At The Career Fair

admin — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:10:04 +0000

Join me this Tuesday, April 28th and Wednesday, April 29th at Expo Idaho for the Idaho Job and Career Fair. Expo Idaho is the new name for the Fairgrounds located on Glenwood and State in Boise. The times for the Career Fair are Tuesday from noon to 5 pm and on Wednesday from 10 am to 5 pm. The career fair is sponsored by the Idaho Business League. I hope