Cardigan AssociatesDo you negotiate?A woman received a job offer with a decent and competitive salary from a company clearly eager to hire her. She had never negotiated…Dec 2, 2021Dec 2, 2021
Cardigan AssociatesPerspective at sixtyFifteen years after my move back to Maine when I had driven away from Grinnell, Iowa, with an eleven-year-old in the back seat, I returned…Oct 31, 2021Oct 31, 2021
Cardigan AssociatesOn cross-country treks and job searches“Wait, you’re driving from Maine to California? And back again?” is the usual response I receive when sharing with friends my annual plan…Oct 18, 2021Oct 18, 2021
Cardigan AssociatesYou get to be who you are — even in a job searchWhen our current Vice President — Kamala Harris — was just starting to campaign, I was a huge supporter (still am). And on my personal…Oct 14, 2021Oct 14, 2021
Cardigan AssociatesThree things you can do (or not)Everywhere you look, there’s a list. Five things you can do now. Four steps to start your job search. Two things you must not say in an…Sep 18, 2021Sep 18, 2021
Cardigan AssociatesA word about ageismA word about ageism. It’s in the news these days, as it should be, and it’s top of my mind in my consulting business. It’s also something…Sep 4, 2021Sep 4, 2021