Have you ever started a project where the path forward was unclear? Did the goal and the steps to get there feel hazy, almost opaque? Merriam-Webster defines opaque as: Blocking the passage of light. Hard to understand or explain. Sound familiar? If you’re in the middle of a tough job [...]
Today, January 20th, we stand at the intersection of two notable events: the commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States. This juxtaposition of events invites us to reflect on the journey of our nation, the lessons we have learned, [...]
The job market feels eerily reminiscent of 2009—economic corrections, political uncertainty, and heightened competition are reshaping the landscape. Professionals are facing unprecedented challenges, with confidence levels in need of a boost, one truth remains: strategy is everything. Much like preparing for a visit to Wind Cave National Park, navigating your [...]
When it comes to Talent Acquisition, everyone’s talking about candidate experience. It’s a staple in HR goals and objectives for most organizations. But what does it actually mean? Here’s a fresh perspective: A great candidate experience starts with a great customer experience. When organizations are clear about who their customer [...]
How are you feeling? Is an important question to answer, especially during a time of change. Recently in the news Cargill announced their massive layoff impacting 8,000 people. When you get laid off, especially if you had no idea that it’s coming, it’s hard to know what to do first. [...]
By: Julie Shipman, CEO |Founder Have a question or comment? Connect with me at [email protected] I’m delighted to officially launch the Talent Advisory business for JWS Group – Talent Advisors. This new service will provide organizations with Talent Acquisition consulting in 3 key areas: Strategy and creating recruiting programs [...]
2022: The year of opportunity. By: Julie Shipman, Career Coach Have a question or comment? Connect with me at [email protected] I love the start of a new calendar year. I love planning out the year and all the possibility that’s in front of me. I take the time to [...]
By: Julie Shipman, Career Coach Have a question or comment? Connect with me at [email protected] My dad served proudly in the United States Air Force. On June 28th his ashes were interred at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. He received a burial with full [...]
Have a question or comment? Connect with me at [email protected] On August 12, 2020 Joe Biden, the democratic nominee for president, selected his running mate for Vice President. For the second time in history, a woman has been selected for the VP position. Geraldine Ferraro was first in 1984. She [...]
By: Julie Shipman, Career Coach Have a question or comment? Connect with me at [email protected] What is the purpose of sharing an opinion? I think that opinion sharing comes in a variety of forms - note the opinion. Here are a few examples: Interviewing someone for a job, then providing [...]