Internships: Pathways to Careers

Internships are perhaps one of the most important ways for college students to jump start their careers. They are great introductions to the cultures, the personalities, the hierarchies and the normal politics and the pressures of everyday work life. They are also important resume builders for recent college graduates. As a matter of fact, in […]

Want to Serve on a Nonprofit Board?

I have served as a board member/trustee on many nonprofit boards throughout my career.  I currently sit on the Board of Rocky Mountain PBS but have served as a board member of the Colorado Symphony, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce,  the National Sports Center for the Disabled and many more.  I’ve met amazing people and developed life-long friendships […]

Only YOU are Responsible for Your Happiness at Work

I remember a specific moment after college graduation (some 30 years ago) where I was floundering and really believed that other people and other things were responsible for my happiness.and success. I remember the time when I believed if only I lived somewhere else I’d be happy or if only I had another job I’d […]

What You Need to Know If You’re Applying for a Job in Colorado

Westword newspaper recently featured AH Jobs List to discuss things to consider when applying for a job in Colorado. What You Need to Know If You’re Applying for a Job in Colorado By Michael Roberts FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2017 Denver is one of the best cities in the country for job seekers, and the employment […]

It’s Time to Rid the Voices That Are Limiting Your Ambitions

Has anyone ever planted a seed in your brain that has convinced you that you are incapable of achieving something great?  It might have been a throwaway comment long ago from a parent or a teacher.  Or it might have been a recent boss, a colleague or even a spouse who told you your idea was […]

Simple Strategies to Maintain Your Job Seeking Motivation

If you are like most people, you’ve had some job seeking starts…..and some stops. It’s common to get that initial burst of motivation and then in the normal course of living your life you fall back into routines and bad habits. ALWAYS PLAY TO YOUR STRENGTHS Apply for jobs where you feel strongly that your […]

The Ideal Candidate: How to Search for Clues in the Job Description

Understanding from the employer’s perspective what the ‘ideal candidate’ looks like requires searching for the secret ‘codes’ that employers embed in job postings.  It also requires digging deep and searching for clues above and beyond the obvious and well-defined job requirements.  Finding and understanding these clues then allows you to focus your efforts to specifically target […]

Moving to Colorado to find a job? Here’s how.

Take it from a  4th generation native: Colorado is an amazing place to live, work and raise a family! There is so much to do!  Incredible museums, mountains, ski slopes and diverse communities are thriving all throughout our state!  The people are laid back and friendly and the politics are pretty middle of the road.  But […]

Working for Stock Options: What You Need to Know

I’ve had several friends who have taken jobs with privately held startup companies where they’ve agreed to lower salaries in return for stock options they can exercise in the future (when the company has hopefully increased in value.)  If you are considering taking a job where you are offered stock options as part of your […]

Why don’t I get a call back when I send in my resume???!!!

Andrew – It happened again.  I saw the most perfect job!  I had all the right qualifications, experience and skills and the company was exactly where I saw myself working.  I was so excited as I wrote my resume and cover letter! I waited and waited and I didn’t hear a peep!  Not an email, […]

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