Author Archives: pamela

Focus, Focus, Focus!

Posted on March 9, 2011 by pamela

How often do you whisper to yourself, “Focus, focus, focus?” Do you sometimes even shout it? I do. Often. At home and at work, I find that I can very easily be distracted, especially when multitasking like thinking and driving … Continue reading →

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Always be Prepared to Launch a Job Search

Posted on March 2, 2011 by pamela

I believe in always being prepared…for family events, work meetings or my next job search, I agree with Alexander Graham Bell who said, “Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” And so, on this Work It, Girl Wednesday! … Continue reading →

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What to Delete from Your Resume Right Now!

Posted on February 28, 2011 by pamela

Grab a pen right now and strike out the useless items below.  They can and will put you at an unfair disadvantage if you include them on your resume.  How so? Hiring managers are human.  And where there are humans, … Continue reading →

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Flip the (Phone) Script

Posted on February 23, 2011 by pamela

Goodafternoonthankyouforcallingtheturningpointcorporationthisis deborahcolesjacksonhowmayihelpyou? Huh? I’m sorry, is this the Turning Point Corporation? Yesitisma’amhowmayihelpyoutoday? May I speak with Deborah Coles Jackson, please? Thisisdeborahcolesjacksonhowmayihelpyou? Oh brother. Do you cringe when calling a business and have an exchange like this? Even though you have … Continue reading →

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Are Your References Available Upon Request?

Posted on February 16, 2011 by pamela

I love to give glowing professional references to people who deserve them. But I love it even more when I get a heads-up so I can be better prepared to do so. After all, just because you use that dreaded … Continue reading →

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Making Military Love Work

Posted on February 15, 2011 by pamela

When a fellow long-time milspouse and fellow author asked me to share my thoughts about making military love work, I was delighted. Anyone who knows me knows that I am more than happy to do so at any given point … Continue reading →

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Oh Shoot!

Posted on February 9, 2011 by pamela

Think you screwed up at work? Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us, and it’s not the end of the world.  But, it can cost you, big time, if you don’t make the right moves to save your … Continue reading →

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Get Creative about Your Calling

Posted on February 7, 2011 by pamela

We all have a calling…something that we were meant to do for a living. Unfortunately, we sometimes think we have to give up that calling just because we are military spouses, but that simply is not true! Sure, we may … Continue reading →

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Working Alone doesn’t Have to be Lonely

Posted on February 2, 2011 by pamela

As you probably know, I have a passion for helping others pursue their passions and Work It, Girl! So, when I was asked to share with the readers of The Entrepreneur Gazette, tips for how to deal with the loneliness … Continue reading →

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What the Heck is a Portable Career?

Posted on February 1, 2011 by pamela

We military spouses are accustomed to picking up and moving at a moment’s notice. As far as we are concerned, everything is portable, including our careers. But, if you are a new bride or a stay-at-home-mom who is considering starting … Continue reading →

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