How To Turn a Layoff into a Promotion (True story!)
Laid-off? Afraid you won't be able to land another job? Feel your best bet is to take whatever you can find? Think your ideal job is a pipe dream in this economy? Think again. I'm excited to share…
3 Keys to Finding Legitimate Work from Home Opportunities
On air and off, I've been asked many times about where to find opportunities to work from home and avoid job scams. To answer this question, I enlisted the help of CEO & Founder of FlexJobs.com Sara Sutton Fell. She…
3 Keys to Finding Legitimate Work from Home Opportunities
On air and off, I've been asked many times about where to find opportunities to work from home and avoid job scams. To answer this question, I enlisted the help of CEO & Founder of FlexJobs.com Sara Sutton Fell. She…
Context and Content the Main Messages from Monster’s Innovation Day
Recently I attended Monster's Innovation Day to gain a sense for what's happening in the world of online job posting and recruiting. Glad I did. I learned new technology is enabling a few very helpful improvements to the matching process…
3 Essential Questions For Career (or Small Business) Success
Last week I wrapped up my last official duty for Martha Radio. I was the "prize" or rather my mentoring was the prize for a sweepstakes sponsored by DeluxeCorp and Martha's Dreamers into Doers project to help a small business owner…
6 Tips from Hollywood for a Successful Job Search (Guest post from author Rob Biesenbach)
Few people think to enjoy job searching. However, I have found the mindset we have cannot only bring more job search success but also fun to the process. To help you find the right mindset for your next job search,…
Thanks For The Memories
After six years, it's time for Making A Living with Maggie to find a new home. Unfortunately my radio show is no longer being carried by SiriusXM due to major restructuring of the Martha Stewart Radio channel. It was a…
Make 2012 The Year You Help Someone
Instead of thinking about yourself in 2012, considering thinking about others. Look for ways to help them get what they need.Whether young or old, experienced or not - one area many people need help with these days is career. My…
Gracious Gains: How to Properly Ask a VIP for a Favor
WHO you know is as important as what you know. Knowing how to ask the VIPS in your circle for what you need takes skill and tact. Below etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore shares her top tips for making the most…
Job Action Day: 3 Actions Jobseekers Can Take to Bridge the Skill Gap
The skills mismatch is a huge issue in the current jobs crisis. Jobs are more complex these days requiring cross-functional skills or specialized knowledge. Education is lacking for many unemployed workers and for those who are educated, the push has…