Posts by Carol Ross
Nine Networking Mistakes to Avoid
Here are nine networking mistakes I see from individuals of all experience levels, including seasoned career professionals. Many of these are mistakes I’ve made myself: Networking sporadically. During the holidays I noticed a distinct uptick in people reaching out and re-connecting. But what happens after the seasonal cheer wears off and everyone is back in…
Read MoreYou CAN Build a Community Around Filling a Job
I love how the world works. Ask a question and the answer appears. This morning, I received an email that I had a new follower on Twitter. (BTW–If you haven't given Twitter a try, give it two weeks of your time and attention, follow a wide variety of people, and see what happens. It's networking…
Read MoreGingerbread Houses: Moving Dreams Into Reality
Bill, from A Bigger Voice, recently sent photos of his annual gingerbread house that he creates with his kids. It’s been a tradition in his household for 14 years. This year’s “house” is a small town gas station, circa 1940, complete with a pickup truck, stacked tires, and vintage gas pumps. I was surprised to…
Read MoreCan You Build a Community Around Filling a Job?
If you received an email with the following opening, what would you do? Tourism Queensland is seeking an Island Caretaker for the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef – we like to think of it as "The Best Job in the World". Location: Islands of the Great Barrier reef, Queensland Salary: $150,000 (6 month contract)…
Read MoreThe Stories We Tell Ourselves
Several years ago, I was telling a mentor about a conversation with a friend. In the conversation, my friend talked about how he was a sickly child. Only by the sheer grace of God did he become healthy enough to reach adulthood. I forget the details of the turning point in this friend's health situation,…
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