20 Job Search Tips in 20 Days
They said it couldn’t be done. They said it was too much free content. They said it was too great a commitment…but I proved them all wrong. I did it! I agreed to provide 20 Job Search Tips in 20…
3 Ways to Get Back to Work After the Election
Today is a new day and the political temperature is hotter than ever. Between social media, bumper stickers, political rallies, t-shirts, and outspoken opinions, it’s hard not to know who your co-worker, colleague, or clients support and why. Not only are more people involved and engaged in the national political debate, but this time it feels very personal.
Back to School, Back to Work – 10 Ways to Go Back with a Bang (Part 2)
Hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Labor Day weekend! It’s that time of year when we say goodbye to summer and hello to fall. It’s also the time of year when all the kids are back in school and we buckle…
Back to School, Back to Work – 10 Ways to Go Back with a Bang (Part 1)
This year “back to school” has a whole new meaning for me. My son is in his final year at West Point, and last week we took our daughter to CU for her first year of college. Yes, that means…
3 Ways to Bust Out of Your Comfort Zone
First of all, they don’t call it the “comfort zone” for nothing. And second of all, we all battle against the seductive lure of the comfort zone at some point. It’s called the comfort zone, because it’s comfortable, familiar, safe,…
5 Ways I Made a Trip to Cabo Calming AND Constructive
We started an annual family tradition when my son graduated from high school by taking an exotic vacation to a new, uncharted destination. In 2013, we journeyed to Costa Rica and had an amazing time zip-lining through the rain forest,…
Hot Job-Seeking Strategies for the Summer
If you take a full vacation from your job search in the dog days of summer, it could add months to your job search in the fall. Not only do your interviewing skills get rusty, but your network starts to diminish and you lose touch with current hiring trends in your industry.
Ask Aimee – 3 Steps to “Gap Year” Success
Every so often you realize that the First Family is just an ordinary family – just like mine – dealing with the same issues as everyone else. In this case, the First Family and mine have daughters graduating from high…
Happy Mother’s Day
I’m sure everyone is aware that this Sunday, May 8, is Mother’s Day. This is the day moms are supposed to get breakfast in bed, flowers, original macaroni necklaces, and homemade cards. My personal opinion is that every day is…
Ask Aimee – Mentor Matchmaking
None of my family or friends are surprised that I give sound advice for a living. For as long as I can remember, I have been described as the “voice of reason” and people have been asking me for answers…