Role and Company
Founder, 212 Leadership/Career Coaching
Expertise
50 years experience in consulting
Location
Milwaukee, WI
About Jim
U.S. Army 1968-1970 B.S. Human Resources & Marketing, MBA, Ph.D. in Education Career long management and leadership training for both profit and non-profit organizations in multiple industries. Extensive experience training managers and organizations on hiring and interviewing. Focus on "strategic exploration," thinking about the future. Author, assessment guide, and coach for careers, interviewing skills, resumes, etc.
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Articles by Jim
9 years ago
Am I My Resume?
Despite the ever-evolving technology that has revolutionized the job seeking and hiring processes in today’s organizations, the resume has...
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9 years ago
A Major Resume Error: "MS - Office Skills"
I have evaluated hundreds of resumes, both in the role of a career counselor and as a consultant to hiring...
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9 years ago
Job Search Techniques: Remember Drills
Remember the drills from basic training – the constant and probably for many boring, meaningless repetition for marching, weapons, and formations. ...
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8 years ago
Team Accomplishments Are Critical
One of the challenging aspects for veterans entering (or returning to) the civilian workforce is the transferability of skills. I...
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8 years ago
5 Challenges & Realities that Veteran Job Seekers Face
As each year passes, job seekers face new challenges and new realities, driven by emerging technologies and ever-changing economic factors....
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one year ago
Superman or Wonder Woman Does Not Belong on Your Resume
Superman or Wonder Woman Does Not Belong on Your Resume
I recently evaluated the resume of an individual who is...
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one year ago
Futuring Skills -- A Veteran Advantage
Transitioning military and veterans often have an advantage with a critical skill for today’s world. They likely have experience...
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one year ago
Veterans and Emotional Intelligence
Veterans and Emotional Intelligence
According to a “major study” published in 2017, veterans lack Emotional Intelligence. Employers, managers, and others consistently...
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one year ago
Leadership Lessons from Memorial Day
Honoring Sacrifice and Inspiring Greatness
Memorial Day is a revered observance dedicated to honoring the men and women who have...
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one year ago
Rest: More Important Now than Ever Before
Amidst the scores of memories from my time served, two things stand out related to a much-discussed topic today. Stress,...
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one year ago
"Ghosting" - Another Challenge for Veterans
“Ghosting” as part of the recruiting and hiring process has become a prominent issue based on reports from several sources. ...
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9 months ago
How to Tell Accomplishment Stories Effectively
You’ve organized the information you want to use for your resume. You’ve followed some good advice. You’ve...
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8 months ago
From Service to Success: Creating Your Future with Vision Boards
Transitioning from military to civilian life can be a pivotal and challenging time for veterans. It's a period filled with...
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7 months ago
Tackling Substance Abuse Challenges for Transitioning Veterans in the Workplace
The challenges of substance abuse among active-duty military and veterans are well documented. They include the challenges of drug use,...
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3 days ago
Unlocking Potential: Visualization Strategies for Career Success
Visualization might sound like something from a sci-fi novel, but it's a powerful tool that can shape your future. For...
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Jim's Recent Answers
6 days ago
I need help creating a professional yet captivating professional summary, quantifying my resume, and cutting out the unimportant material.
Simple answer: craft a draft focusing on ACCOMPLISHMENTS, not skills or "duties." Focus on your STRENGTHS related to those accomplishments,...
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13 days ago
Resumes - Separating Times in Roles
Another option is to identify the three different "sites" as specific accomplishments for one company. Describing accomplishments is always better...
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13 days ago
Resumes - Separating Times in Roles
Another option is to identify the three different "sites" as specific accomplishments for one company. Describing accomplishments is always better...
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8 months ago
Can anyone recommend good resources for life coaching that would be all encompassing -- career, family, health, etc.?
If you check out some of the articles I've posted on this site or visit 212-Careers.com, you'll discover that...
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9 months ago
What should i worry the most
Lots of excellent advice for you already. Really use the resources on this site. It's serious, very well-intended information. Don't...
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