“If you could do anything in the world without the fear of failing, what would you do?” This is a question asked by author Lynette Lewis in the description of her book, “Climbing the Ladder in Stilettos,” a go-to guide for life as a woman in the working world. Join Cady Chesney as she dives into strategies for being a successful woman in the corporate world with Lynette Lewis as guest.
Most of the attention in human resources tends to be focused on the for-profit sector; however, there's a potentially greater need in the non-profit world to put money and training into effective HR strategies, recruiting and hiring. Lisa Brown Morton, president and CEO of Nonprofit HR, tells Tim Muma about the variety of challenges that exist in relation to human resources and non-profits. Lisa also gives some insight into...
For some job seekers, hearing the word “overqualified” during a job interview is a huge fear. Whether you’re a mature worker who is hoping to “scale back” in your career or someone who is switching industries and wants to start off in an entry-level position, understanding how to avoid the “overqualified” designation can be helpful. Jeri Hird Dutcher – National Award-winning Certified Resume Writer, and Certified Career and...
You might be an 0311 — ground pounder — in the United States Marine Corps for eight years. Maybe you’re a Navy Corpsman, with more field experience than any hospital internship could have ever provided. Or perhaps you’re a Gunnery Sergeant, training new recruits from dawn to, well, dawn.Leaving the military can be as much of a culture shock as enlisting. But don’t worry; your military resume will transfer to a civilian care...
You never know what path your career will take, but the key is to adapt and take advantage of the opportunities you're afforded. Despite a a challenging shift in perspective, Sarah Bird went from law to tech and has worked her way into the role of CEO at Moz. Sarah shares her experiences with Tim Muma, describing why she made the switch, how the rise to CEO occurred, and offering the listeners some career advice based on he...
Women often face a variety of unique challenges when it comes to their careers, whether it's finding a passion, advancing in their profession, or finding a quality work-life balance. Ms. Career Girl looks to guide these professional women with insight, inspiration and motivation from successful individuals, in an effort to give their readers a chance at "having it all." Jason Batansky, Abbi Gabasa and Alissa Trumbull give T...
The Birthday Party Project’s mission is to bring joy to homeless children through the magic of birthdays. With over 120 birthday parties hosted in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in 2014 alone, there are many opportunities to get involved with this magical organization. Monthly birthday parties are themed and come complete with activities, decorations, games, and cupcakes for children living in a partnered agency. If this sounds...
It's not secret that Americans are constantly busy and a hectic work schedule plays a large role. This often leads to poor eating and nutritional habits that effect their productivity - and lives in general. Jill Weisenberger, a certified nutritionist and dietitian, joins Tim Muma to give LJNRadio listeners practical tips to eat better and be healthier despite a crammed workload. Jill shares her own experiences and offers i...
Here's my final DailyWorth.com question. Hope you all enjoyed this feature!"I called a senior-level manager to find out why one of my team members did not pass a board certification. When he provided the feedback, I pushed back with strong points. He immediately pulled the girl card. Instead of addressing my issues, he said: `Obviously you are too emotional to talk now. I said I was fine and asked another question, and the...
Today's post is another question from a DailyWorth.com reader:“I am 57 years old, and I'm concerned that my resume goes back too far and may be too long. When the high-tech company I worked for went under, I returned to school, got a master's degree in education and began teaching. I worked in the inner city for 10 years and finally burned out and left two years ago. Since then I have been working part-time in grant-funded...