From the category archives:

Networking/Interviewing

For 2000 years, we’ve known that hiring is not a science…

by Karen P. KatzJune 4, 2008

What follows is a guest post written by Ed Zenzola, a colleague and President of The Zenzola Group, a boutique executive search consulting firm specializing in the development of hiring strategies and performance profiles.  The principals of this group offer senior-level HR experience with global organizations; their executive recruiting expertise allows Zenzola Group to match [...]

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Where are the growth opportunities in the Executive Suite?

by Karen P. KatzApril 16, 2008

Talented executives are needed more than ever during difficult economic times. It is the business development and sales executives who bear the burden of generating the revenue. The "recession" represents an opportunity for those who can demonstrate their ability to understand the needs of the company and its customers – those who CAN create a [...]

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Is it necessary to run a campaign to achieve career change?

by Karen P. KatzMarch 5, 2008

My two favorite indoor "sports" are careers and politics; a recent book written by Chris Matthews makes some interesting observations about the intersection of these endeavors.

Life’s A Campaign: What Politics Has Taught Me About Friendship, Rivalry, Reputation, and Success is the latest book written by this journalist and TV pundit;  it is already 2 [...]

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Guest post: S.M.A.R.T. Career Tips

by Karen P. KatzJanuary 29, 2008

A guest post written by my friend and colleague, Billie Sucher  I’ll be co-presenting with Billie at the upcoming Career Management Alliance Conference on a topic of interest to all career professionals:  working effectively with clients across the generational divide…

S.M.A.R.T. Career Tips

Are you
concerned about your job in 2008? Do you wonder if you’ll [...]

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Resolve to enter the “neutral zone”

by Karen P. KatzJanuary 1, 2008

With a brand that promotes "career change and success strategies…," you’d think I’d be all over the New
Year as a time to make resolutions and embark upon ambitious goals.  I’d like to be a cheerleader for
easy change, but experience tells me that successful transitions are not governed by the solar calendar.  Instead, I’d like to [...]

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