Have a question or comment? Connect with me at Julie.shipman@jwsgroupllc.com 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, when [...]

By: Julie Shipman, Career Coach Have a question or comment? Connect with me at Julie.shipman@jwsgroupllc.com What is the purpose of sharing an opinion? Opinion sharing comes in a variety of forms. Here are a few examples: Interviewing someone for a job and then providing your feedback Blog writers Social sites [...]

Have a question or comment? Connect with me at Julie.shipman@jwsgroupllc.com There have been some incredibly bold and poignant pieces written with the title "Black Lives Matter" in the wake of George Floyd's death at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer. Are you reading them? Will you make changes in [...]

May: Restaurant Industry Pivots, One Insiders Perspective I’ve worked in restaurants for over 30 years. I’ve appreciated the accolades I’ve received from guests at the end of a meal, their generous tips and strong ratings on social media. I like giving people an exceptional dining experience. I think that people [...]

April: Quarantine: The joys and sorrows By: Julie Shipman, Career Coach Have a question or comment? Connect with me at Julie.shipman@jwsgroupllc.com I would like to propose that all teachers receive double their pay next year. I’ve never been more willing to vote yes on my next referendum.  And I have [...]

February: The Price of Admission By: Julie Shipman, Career Coach Have a question or comment? Connect with me at Julie.shipman@jwsgroupllc.com How much would you pay to see your favorite band live? If movie theater ticket prices doubled would you still leave the comfort of your home to see it on [...]

Have a question or comment? Connect with me at Julie.shipman@jwsgroupllc.com We talk about, joke about, meme about mic drop moments. When an idea, concept, phrase, statement hits you with such force that you pause, you re-evaluate, you gain valuable understanding about something. I had that moment in December when I [...]

Have a question or comment? Connect with me at Julie.shipman@jwsgroupllc.com Uniqueness. We talk a lot about uniqueness. No one wants to be mass-produced…. and yet, someone is buying all those Maroon 5 albums. We are all unique and we are all the same. It’s like the snowflake. The symbol of [...]

Have a question or comment? Connect with me at Julie.shipman@jwsgroupllc.com Have you ever noticed that the most grateful people are also the kindest? I don’t mean the people who will bend over backwards to do things for you, because they desperately need to be liked. I’m talking about the people [...]

Have a question or comment? Connect with me at Julie.shipman@jwsgroupllc.com The economy is really strong right now. Candidates with certain skill sets have their pick of companies. When you are hiring, what sets you and your role apart? Why do some managers just seem to always be able to fill [...]