Considering a Career Move?

Bravo Liz!
There's a ton of information on job searches out here right now; leave it to Liz Ryan to distill to the essence: I know how, I love doing, vs I have (20+ yrs...)
Many Thanks Liz!

I am a business coach who loves sleuthing and creating extraordinary paths for family business members to succeed together.

I use and recommend Liz Ryan's column to many of my clients who have chosen to leave their positions or who are growing their companies and therefore need employees.

I also recommend Liz Ryan to my friends who are in transition as THE place to go for creating their brand and creating a successful job campaign.

I am a college professor, and read Liz's columns to stay current on the hiring trends so that I can properly advise my students. I'm also a member of her Yahoo group, and have learned a lot from fellow members as well.

Liz knows how HR works, as well as where it doesn't work. Liz has helped me energize my job search. She focuses on the positive aspects of looking for a job which leaves me encouraged to face anything. Job seekers should always make sure they read everything Liz writes. Thanks, Liz!

I have been following Liz for at least 8 years. I find useful information, guidance and support almost daily.

I love Liz Ryan's stuff - I follow her asklizryan.com site closely. I'm a freelancer, so I'm in a perpetual job search, as it were, and I appreciate the fresh reminders of how to make the contacts I need, to sound fresh & interesting to potential clients and to stand out from the crowd. Great job, Liz!

This is my third time around the ol' downsizing routine, and have had the benefit of months of "professional job search" help. I have gotten better advice from being on Liz's blog (free) than I got from all the "professionals." Liz is the one you should be listening too!

Liz is a steadying, insightful voice in the clamorous job search market.
Way to go Liz, I just wish I knew where you got all your energy from -- between articles, direct counseling, and leading groups, I'm amazed at how much you do.

Steve Davies
President
PerfectJobSoftware.com

Having known Liz since the third grade I am not the least surprised by either her success at her chosen endeavors or the fact that she has done a variety of 'jobs' during her career. In a world in which 'Common Sense' has become as rare as hens teeth Liz' folksy wisdom is a wonderful guide for a lot of us. I daresay it is also rare to find someone in mid career doing what they said they wanted to do when they grew up in answer to that question all third grade teachers ask. I'd be lying if I said I remember what Liz mentioned wanting to do when she grew up but I do remember her as always being a leader and that hasn't changed! That she writes from her experience of meandering from one path to the next is helpful to many of us. I can also say that building a resume and portfolio of 'Can do' examples versus titles is imperative in this employment market. Even when we are just vying for a position in a 6' by 6' cubicle we still have to demonstrate that we can think outside of the box.
Norm

As a Boulderite, too, we're proud to claim Liz Ryan. She's the miracle worker around here! Her advice makes it happen and her upbeat personality would lift anyone's spirits. She's the best!

I've known and worked with Liz over the past six years and she is absolutely one of the finest resources for career and business networking insight you will ever find. I learn something new every time I read her columns. Simply one of the best!