Elizabeth Kilbourne Career Strategies

01/27/2026

I couldn't have said this better.... I won't be posting career advice or resume tips today. https://www.facebook.com/reel/878751338472418

12/18/2025

Revamp Your Network! This is a solid article from HBR!
https://hbr.org/tip/2024/11/revamp-your-network-this-holiday-season

12/15/2025

12/09/2025

Optimism in this day and age!? Delusional optimism may be the only kind available!
My 2¢: People who are optimistic get jobs faster and earn promotions faster.*
My Advice: Use LinkedIn for a professional pick-me-up. Request 5 reviews. It will unleash your motivation.
Favorite article line: "The resistance to get momentum is too great. The only way to break through is to smash through with delusional optimism.”
* A Duke/Yale study suggests optimism acts as a competitive advantage. It found that optimistic MBA graduates get jobs faster, find comparable jobs with less effort, earn higher starting salaries, and are more likely to get promoted within two years.

https://timdenning.com/delusional-optimism/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOlTthleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE5cUEwNk0xd2wzUlY5MUY0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHn-stOfSkAV9SUK3svO89JAvTfJAuGJ5ZyLPK7dp11Gc0BylFOGtrjpoiRoA_aem_nY9FJaPuAZmFX__mJLVE_g

I once worked for a sugar daddy CEO. After hours he bragged that he liked to be a sugar daddy. It made him sound like a do*****ag. Everything this guy did a ...

09/08/2025

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05/24/2022

The perfect gift to jump-start a new career!
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04/28/2022

May's Coaching Promotion-https://conta.cc/3uHnMq1

12/11/2021

Working with Cathy Reitz would be an amazing experience! I always love collaborating with her.

University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn h...

12/11/2020

Performance Reviews During a Pandemic...Here is a great article that will help employers navigate this year end ritual. If you as an employer or employee need help with yours, please contact me. We will focus on the employee perspective next week! https://hbr.org/2020/12/how-do-you-evaluate-performance-during-a-pandemic

11/10/2020

Don't give up hope. An example of a career that no one thought could ever go virtual...Event Planning!

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