by jean | Nov 19, 2011 | One Opinion
Here are a few tips about preparation. You will hear me mention WIIFM. That stands for “What’s In It For Me?” This is a great question to consider when preparing for a tough conversation. What does the other person stand to gain by hearing you? The...
by jean | Oct 27, 2011 | One Opinion
My first feature film recommendation. Forks Over Knives Update! To see the film on iTunes, it’s $10. Worth it!
by jean | Oct 23, 2011 | One Minute Note
In 2005, my friend Steve told me, “I love my job.” I was envious because at the time I felt unfulfilled in my work. I realize now that envy can be a gift. It acts as a neon sign that announces, “I want this for myself!” And it presents two options – change...
by jean | Oct 22, 2011 | Uncategorized
. A farmer’s only horse runs away. Neighbors come over to exclaim, “We heard the awful news!” The farmer replies, “Good news? Bad news? We don’t know.” The horse comes back with a second horse. The farmer’s son rides the horse, falls and breaks his leg. The neighbors...
by jean | Oct 22, 2011 | Uncategorized
I went on a retreat this weekend – an organized event to help each participant create a vision board. (A vision board is a poster board with images and words on it that describe the kind of life you’d like to create. If you google it , you’ll find tons of stuff.) I...
by jean | Oct 9, 2011 | One Opinion
I went on a retreat this weekend – an organized event to help each participant create a vision board. (A vision board is a poster board with images and words on it that describe the kind of life you’d like to create. If you google it , you’ll find...
by jean | Sep 24, 2011 | One Minute Note
A farmer’s only horse runs away. Neighbors come over to exclaim, “We heard the awful news!” The farmer replies, “Good news? Bad news? We don’t know.” The horse comes back with a second horse. The farmer’s son rides the horse, falls and breaks his leg. The...
by jean | Aug 14, 2011 | One Opinion
Yesterday I came across an article in the Harvard Business Review that framed a sad workplace truth for so many companies: The implicit contract between organizations and their employees today is that each will try to get as much from the other as they can…Both...
by jean | Jul 12, 2011 | One Opinion
If you’re applying to lots of jobs per day, you may be working hard but not getting the results you want. Try going for quality rather than quantity. In this video, we’ll discuss how you can tailor your cover letter and resume to the specific job you want....
by jean | Jul 6, 2011 | One Opinion
After a year of working at a career center, I’ve had the chance to observe what works and what doesn’t when looking for a job. Enjoy this tip compliments of Jean Franzblau Consulting – me! [youtube H43KdhyhSKg]
