by Nina Hambleton | Feb 14, 2021 | Career Advice, Musings
“What Would You Do For Free?” Back in early 2012, I met with a mentee who first came to me through a referral from a friend in HR. When I first met “Jane”, she was waiting for me in a conference room. She was half under a table. Don’t get me...
by Nina Hambleton | Sep 14, 2020 | Career Advice, Job Search, Resume
Some years back, I was coaching at a resume workshop when I overheard a fellow coach talking about a different way of presenting accomplishments. I love to learn from others and took some time to listen to what she was advising at her table since her advice was...
by Nina Hambleton | Sep 14, 2020 | Career Advice, Change
Words Are Powerful – Until they’re not – eliminate these words from your speech and writing As a Career Advisor, my job is to listen, not only to what is said, but what is not said. I interpret body language, I delve into areas that are uncomfortable, and I point out...
by Nina Hambleton | Jul 14, 2020 | Activities, Career Advice, Career Development, Job Search
Let’s Talk About Transferable Skills How do you figure out which ones you have? When you look at requisitions and read the list of requirements, you will see a list of experience and skills the hiring manager believes are required to do the role they’ve...
by Nina Hambleton | Jun 9, 2020 | Activities, Career Advice, Networking, Uncategorized
When was the last time you sat down and thought about all the people you have in your network? Years ago? Last time you were hunting for a new job? Never? Here are some tactical tips and a template (see my profile – it’s on the summary) to help you get...
by Nina Hambleton | May 20, 2020 | Career Advice, Change, Musings
For many years, I have heard others say ‘there is no such thing as a stupid question.’ I have said this to new hires as they join, and I see their hesitancy to ask me or other people questions. The statement is intended to put people at ease so they will...
