From the category archives:

Job Search Strategies

The 10,000 Hour Rule

June 29, 2009

In 1999, I was just about done with the mental health profession.  I was an eight-year veteran in the field, licensed and managing several programs in Boston, MA.  I was newly married and wondering how in the world I was going to grow in a profession I loved while living in one of the most [...]

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A few weeks ago I submitted a post on interesting job search strategies, and it led to a stream of emails asking me to clarify what I meant by “Informational Interviewing”.  Here’s a more in depth look at what I believe to be the best job search process out there today!
The Value of a Long [...]

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We all know finding work in today’s marketplace isn’t easy.  However, if you’re considering a job change or are just starting your mental health career you might want to take a look at the following principles.  They can help you build a highly effective job search campaign.
1) Think Different
There are lots of obstacles and challenges [...]

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Are You Boring?

February 3, 2009

I know, the question is a bit presumptuous, but it’s a question we all must answer, as professionals, and it can be tough to accept if your reality is like mine!
How do you know if you’re boring?
Well for starters, are you being talked about in the marketplace?  Do people know who you are and share [...]

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