One of the best pieces of advice I've ever learned about the job search is to promote myself the way that I would promote a business.  While many people swing to the extreme one way or the other in doing so, either understating their qualifications or burying their interviewer in bombast, it is imperative to find a spot somewhere in the middle, a place where each person involved can feel comfortable.

At one point, I would never have thought to include my experiences running a fan club…

Rhonda Byrnes' "The Secret" claims that the basic key to everything is attraction - we attract that which is part of our lives.  While I believe that to some extent, I do also believe that sometimes things in life are like the toilet paper on our shoes - they come along for the ride, without our encouragement.  Or, as John Lennon put it once upon a time, "Life is what happens when you're making other plans."

Take for example those who cope daily with disabilities of many kinds, not…

As a non-traditional college student returning to the work force, seeking fulfilling work opportunities has been quite a challenge.  My skills are diverse, but like my hero, Gilda Radner, I am willing to embrace change and challenges. 

It seems to me that many in the Spokane area need competent help that enters the world of work with a fearless determination to succeed, but because I have not held regular employment in the last few years, they are not willing to consider me for…

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