Barbara Herzog, Author at Barbara Herzog

Regaining Your Confidence

May 18, 2022 by Barbara Herzog

These days more clients are coming to me with confidence issues. Covid time seems to have been tough on confidence.

I’m not a therapist, but from my career counseling training and experience, I can offer a few suggestions. [Read more…]

Ready to Join the Great Resignation? Take this QUIZ

November 8, 2021 by Barbara Herzog

Do you have Resignation Envy? Watching your colleagues and friends quit their jobs? Tired of Same-Old Same-Old? Think your employer isn’t protecting you well against Covid, or providing enough raises, perks or feedback? Dislike your boss?

If so, you have plenty of company.

This may be a great time to make a change. But it’s worth some serious analysis before you leap. [Read more…]

Everything’s On The Table

September 7, 2021 by Barbara Herzog

Not every workplace is experiencing “The Great Resignation” by disgruntled employees. But there are enough resignations to get employer’s attention.

And that’s good news for you. You have leverage in getting better benefits and working conditions. Hustle up and ask. [Read more…]

Can’t I Just Use the Same Resume For Each Job Application?

July 7, 2021 by Barbara Herzog

Many of my clients work very hard perfecting their resume — or even pay to have it “done” and then don’t touch it again till their next job change. They put all their efforts into writing a first-rate cover letter, explaining how they fit a job ad’s requirements and how they’d be great.

A good cover letter is indeed worth some trouble. No quarrel there. But ignoring the job ad in the resume you send, or just changing one or two sentences, won’t do it these days. There’s a good chance that you’ll be screened out before human eyeballs ever look at your resume. [Read more…]

Tactics 101: Ask for Changes in Your Work Life. Now!

June 18, 2021 by Barbara Herzog

You can wait, and see what arrangements your organization announces for working from home or the office, flexibility (or not) in working hours and start times.

Or you can ask and negotiate. Think back to pre-pandemic days.

Were you happy with your ability to work some days from home?
Were you OK with your required start and end times?
Did it work for you to be “on” 24-7?

No? Well the time is now to ask for what you’d prefer. [Read more…]