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Do you follow the herd or trust your own instincts? When the herd veers left, stop and look right

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Are you making same job search mistake thousands of other executives are making? Wednesday, May 26, 2026

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Work of freed slaves at Charleston race track in 1865 set the tone for future Memorial Day events Freed slaves reburied the bodies of Union soldiers recovered from a mass grave

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The shortage of skilled workers is a significant problem. Despite the high earning potential and the opportunity for many to establish successful companies, the shortages persist. In contrast, the unemployment rate for new college graduates is estimated at 7% today and is projected to rise to 30% over the next five to seven years.

For instance, over the next decade, America will require 400,000 electricians, and we are currently falling short of this demand.

I am not endorsing this scholarship fund, but using the video to provide context to this ongoing issue is valuable.

People entering trades are more likely to build a business that can produce generational wealth Mike Rowe is the epitome of a traveling evangelist.

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This information can help you organize a better job search

The things you need to know, the things you must do, to succeed in a job search today Thursday, May 21, 2026

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Returning to the fundamentals of executive search; focus on the people, the relationships Tuesday, May 19, 2026

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How to anticipate interview questions.

Do you know how to prepare for a critical job interview? Wednesday, 05, 13, 2026

There is no disappointment so numbing...as someone no better than you achieving more.”

Joseph Heller, best-selling author, “Catch 22”

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Your professional life is about to get complicated. Workplace transformation will alter careers and life plans.

What steps should you take to get out in front and survive the oncoming great AI avalanche? Monday, May 11, 2026

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Are you prepared to make necessary changes to speed up your job search? Friday, May 08, 2026