Thanksgiving Thanks
Each year, around this time of year, as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, I find myself feeling extra appreciation for all of the people who have been a part of my life's journey, both personally and professionally. What follows are some thoughts that come to mind during this special year, 2009, the year that I became Absolutely Abby.

Being Different Makes all the Difference
This evening I will be speaking to an in-transition group in NJ about the ways to set yourself apart from the competition. (You can register here if you'd like to attend). In 2009 and again in 2010, being different is the name of the game…

Differentiating Yourself From the Flock
As a blogger, topics come to me like flashes of insight as I go about my day. Last week, I discovered a lesson for all of you as my husband and I were feeding a bunch of swans in a large pond in Brooklyn. Now how could this possibly be a lesson for job seekers, you ask? Stay tuned.

Blogging About Blogging
A few weeks ago a job seeker asked me for my opinion about blogging while looking for a job. My opinion about blogging is similar to my opinion regarding social media. These tools in the right way, can be extremely effective for a job search. Using them incorrectly can be a disaster.

A Flock of Fears
Fear is defined in the dictionary as a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., regardless of whether the threat is real or imagined. Clearly, there are many fears associated with the job search process. The key is to overcome them one by one.