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No Vacation Required provides inspiration and tools to help you build a life you don’t need a break from.
Our blog and podcast dive into the real stories and everyday strategies behind building a No Vacation Required life. We challenge outdated norms, share fresh perspectives, and explore what it means to find fulfillment right now—in a world that rarely makes it easy.
Each year, as people settle into autumn and begin to think about the giving season ahead, I like to lend some blog space to the importance of empowering others and creating a world where everyone has a chance to succeed.
Read MoreOver the last several years, in particular, many people have been trying to figure out where they "fit" in the world of work. More importantly, many have been trying to determine where they want to land. What they want to do as opposed to living someone else's dream.
Read MoreQ: Is it still standard to refrain from using words such as “a” and “the” on a resume?
Read MoreRecently, I put together (what I think is) my best package/promo ever. It includes a suite of job-search documents that set you up for success for a more effective job search and/or a robust career.
Read MoreQ: I recently interviewed for a job, and my friend asked if I had sent a hand-written thank you note. I sent a thank you note, but it wasn’t hand-written. Are people still doing that?
Read MoreMany of my clients have consulting businesses or do freelance work while they look for a new job. It makes sense, then, that they would want a resume that can also work well as a client marketing piece. This is an excellent idea, but comes with some caveats.
Read MoreRecently, I wrote about knowing what you are worth and taking back control. In more empowering news, I want to say that there are jobs out there.
Read MoreIt's a rough economy. We all know that. Day after day, I see resumes on which it's clear that the owner has been regressing. I often find myself thinking "He has a graduate degree and all of that incredible experiences, and he's a xxx."
Read MoreI just read a blog post in which the author proposed not paying much attention to insignificant work experience. In the post she suggests quickly addressing this kind of experience and moving on. Here's what I have an issue with...
Read MoreLast week, I outlined some of the potential downsides of LinkedIn’s new “Apply Now” button. This week, I want to look at the upsides and how this new technology has the potential to make the employment landscape even more user-friendly.
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