LifeWorks

Barbara Sirois Babkirk, LCPC, is a career counselor with a record of success guiding career transitions for executives and attorneys to artists and entrepreneurs. Barbara is the owner of Heart at Work, based in Portland, Maine offering career counseling, customized outplacement and retention services, and second half of life planning. She is a frequent speaker on work-related topics and offers customized individual and professional group retreats in the South of France.

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Topic “LifeWorks”

Set Your Goals. Let Go of the Specifics.

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Mon, 2007-05-14 06:17
Thanks to The Secret, people are giving much attention these days to attracting what they want in their lives.

An Earlier Look At Retirement

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Wed, 2007-04-25 16:13
Turning 50 makes anyone eligible to join AARP

Avoid These Resume Bloopers

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Mon, 2007-04-16 15:35
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Take A Break Between Jobs

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Tue, 2007-04-10 09:20
What? A break? Oh, like a couple of days to do a project or two around the house, get caught up on medical appointments or have lunch with a friend before delving into the next job? If that's your concept of a "break between jobs", perhaps you'll consider a different plan.

A Simple Way To Increase Your Job Search Success

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Wed, 2007-04-04 21:10
If you're feeling discouraged about your job search, you might achieve better results with one simple change to your process: diversify your approach.

Does Your Job Bring Out Your Best?

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Thu, 2007-03-29 10:50
Skills, talents, and abilities

Job Satisfaction: What's Your Score?

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Mon, 2007-03-26 09:05
In case you are in denial about how much you like your job, you can go to this quiz to determine the level of your overall job satisfaction.

Will You Reinvent Yourself At Midlife?

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Tue, 2007-03-20 05:44
My last blog about defining midlife drew more readers than any of the 100+ blogs I've posted to date.

Suddenly Without A Roadmap? You Must Be in Midlife.

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Mon, 2007-03-12 09:50
Perhaps it hits you just when you think you have life figured out.

Are You Prepared for the Question About Your Salary Requirements?

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Wed, 2007-03-07 07:50
If you're in the job market or contemplating it, you must know how to answer the question asking about your salary requirements. It used to be that job applicants could hedge the inquiry, with an "I'm flexible" response.