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Anyone remember the Oprah Winfrey talk show? If you watched this show, especially in the later years, every year near Christmas, Oprah came up with a list of her favorite things and then gave them to her audience as gifts.   Like Oprah, I have a list of favorite things, except my list is for workforce development professionals.   Online Infographics - Infographics are basically an online chart. It has pictures, words, and is extremely colorful. There are so many available and can be found on probably every topic imaginable. The information contained is condensed down to the key points. Looking for job seeking information about résumés, cover letters, or interviewing? Looking for statistics on industries, job seeker demographics, or leadership tips? You can search the internet for infographics on just about any topic. Great for job seekers and workforce development professionals alike.   Career Portfolios - Job Seeking is no longer about showing what I did, b...

Author’s Note: This blog is dedicated to my son, the high school graduate! As you walk across the stage and receive your diploma, so many things may be crossing your mind. The joy of achieving a life milestone, fear of the unknown, hope for the future, and of course the sadness of leaving the only world you have ever known behind.   I cannot offer you riches, but I can offer you wisdom as you will be entering life known as adulthood. Life is full of ups and downs. No one exactly knows when the scale will tip in either direction, but each parent always wants their child to achieve only joy and not to know sadness.   Like the roller coaster of life your professional life will be the same, so I offer you these tips for starting out your career.   Figuring it Out Sometimes you think you know what you want to do, only to find out it is not the best thing. Other times you do not have a clue. There will be many times like this in your life. Not just at that mo...