Author Archives: Holly Groschner

August Career of the Month: Fashion Merchandising Entrepreneur

“Boutique owner” does not describe this new twist on the “shop girl,” just like tag sales don’t usually merit a write-up in the Wall Street Journal.  But Jill Alexander, owner of The Divorcee Sale, has applied her management skills and … Continue reading

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Response to Alaina — Will the Shoe Fit?

Thanks for your commentary on your NYC trip (see link).  Pretty interesting.  Here’s some insights: 1.  You realized that all that “Glamour” is not so glamorous.  The public gets the illusion of glamour at the Met, but to produce that … Continue reading

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Parents ONLY: Guides to Career Choice

Change comes about when you become what you are, not when you try to become what you are not.  Arnold Beisser             Parents attempt to comfort or encourage their “emerging adult” children with statements like: “Oh, John, you are … Continue reading

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Choose to be happy — even at work.

Grandpa thought your dad should go to college because he didn’t. He wanted to give dad a choice. But that’s the difference. Choice.

Grandpa thought your dad should go to college because he didn’t. He wanted to give dad a choice. But that’s the difference. Choice.

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Change is Becoming Who You Are

Our take on Steve Jobs. Millions have listened to his Standford University commencement address on YouTube.  As commencement addresses go, you can’t beat it for riveting content.  He says three things: don’t settle for work you don’t love; trust that the “dots” will connect if … Continue reading

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Lost in the Search for a Meaningful Career

Your interest code, matched to a career, is highly predictive of career happiness.
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