
Steve’s Library
Check out some of the many careers articles and posts Steve has written for newspapers, magazines, websites and blogs.
Career Planning & Advancement
How to Create an Actionable Career Plan – Cafe Quill
Career Progression Plan – Houston Chronicle
How to Write a Proposal for a New Job Position – Career Trend
How to Get a Company to Pay for Your Professional Development and Training – Ivy Exec
6 Steps to Evaluating Your Skill Set – GovLoop
The Advantages of Sitting on a Board of Directors – Career Path
Top Salespeople Often Make Bad Sales Managers: Here’s How to Avoid This – Ivy Exec
What Are the Most Critical Skills & Competencies That Supervisors Need to Lead People? – Career Trend
How to Join a Board of Directors for a Huge ROI – Ivy Exec
Short-Term Goals for Careers – TheNest Woman
How to Deal With a Boss on a Power Trip – Career Trend
9 Tips for Improving your Business Writing – Cafe Quill
7 Easy Ways to Build Your Personal Brand – GovLoop
5 Reasons to Use the Internet for a Job Search – Houston Chronicle
Job Specialization Pros & Cons – TheNest Woman
How to Boost Job Search Success with a Strategic Self-Marketing Plan – Houston Chronicle
7 Steps to Get Good at Networking – GovLoop
Should You Bend the Rules to Advance Your Career? – TheNest Woman Careers
Resumes & Cover Letters
How to Tweak Your Cover Letter and Resume for More Impact – GovLoop
How to Plug a Hole in Your Resume (Without Raising a Red Flag) – Ivy Exec
Cover Letter Tips – Houston Chronicle
How to Deal with Varied Experience on Your Resume – Career Trend
Comparison of a Good and Bad Cover Letter – Houston Chronicle
How to Critique a Resume – Career Trend
Tips for a Journalism Cover Letter – Houston Chronicle
How to Show Multiple Roles in the Same Job on a Resume – Houston Chronicle
Interviewing/Negotiating
How to Negotiate Salary & Moving Expenses – Career Trend
Assessing an Interview – TheNest Woman
Pros and Cons of Informational Interviewing – Houston Chronicle
What’s Expected in a Marketing Job Interview? – TheNest Woman Careers
HR Job Interview Questions – Houston Chronicle
Ethics in the Interview Process – Houston Chronicle
Job Overviews/Career Descriptions
Sales & Marketing Manager Job Description – Houston Chronicle
Wedding Consultant and Coordinator Job Descriptions – TheNest Woman Careers
Sports Nutrition Expands Career Menu – Chicago Tribune
What is a Banquet Manager? – Houston Chronicle
What is an Exhibition Manager? – Arizona Republic
Job Description for a Director of Fitness – TheNest Woman Careers
Job Description Examples for an Executive Director in a Nonprofit Organization – Career Trend
Hotel Sales Director Duties – Houston Chronicle
What is a Nutrition Specialist? – TheNest Woman
Conference Planning Hotel Jobs – Houston Chronicle
Assistant Food & Beverage Manager Job Description – Houston Chronicle
Job Description for a Human Resource Manager – Houston Chronicle