by Donald Strankowski | Nov 26, 2023 | Avant Garde Career Advice, General, Job Search Tactics, Over 40 and Boomer Job Search
Author: Marcy Fletchall | Senior Career Coach | Ascend Career and Life Strategies LLC Contributor: Don Strankowski Unadvertised jobs are not posted online or have a physical listing. These jobs tend to be filled internally, or the company chooses not to advertise that...
by Donald Strankowski | Aug 15, 2023 | General, Job Interviews, Success at Work
Do you have an upcoming job interview? Or maybe you have a presentation to deliver? What are some ways you can make a stellar first impression that increases your odds of receiving a job offer or winning the business? I recently read the book Captivate: The Science of...
by Donald Strankowski | Jun 10, 2023 | Avant Garde Career Advice, General, Job Search Tactics, Resumes and Cover Letters, Technology and Your Job Search
Anyone who has been single and in the dating scene for the past few years is well familiar with the term “ghosting.” Ghosting, according to Wikipedia, is a term which describes the practice of ending all communication and contact with another person without any...
by Donald Strankowski | Jun 10, 2023 | Career Change, General, Over 40 and Boomer Job Search, Working Parents
The following post was written by Ascend Senior Career Coach, Marcy Fletchall: Many individuals seek guidance and support from professionals specializing in job search strategy, career development, and career transition activities when navigating career choices and...
by Donald Strankowski | Apr 10, 2023 | Avant Garde Career Advice, General, Success at Work
A positive reputation, especially at work, can take a long time to build. And once built, it needs to be properly maintained. Things like gossiping, breaking company rules, or failing to show up for work will certainly diminish your career prospects. But workers need...
by Donald Strankowski | Mar 21, 2023 | General, Success at Work
Most people start their jobs with the best of intentions, trying to do the best they can, and never thinking they could be fired. Besides, getting fired is a fate primarily for incompetent employees and workers caught with their hand in the company cookie jar, right?...
