Our special guest this time is renowned columnist and career expert Carol Kleiman. Ms. Kleiman writes about career issues for the Chicago Tribune and regularly appears in publications and media programs. She recently took time out of her busy schedule to chat with us about her goal of helping career seekers as much as she can.
Kathy Sanborn: How did you decide to become a career coach?
Carol Kleiman: I'm not a career coach per se, which the title implies, and did not see people on a private or consulting basis. I have no paying clients. Instead, what I am is a journalist who was given the assignment of writing a column called Jobs by the Chicago Tribune.
That was in 1985. As I've covered the beat, I've learned a lot and impart that knowledge to my readers. The thing is, I really care about what happens to workers and job seekers and I think I convey that in the three columns I write weekly. The other two are Letters and WorkLife.
Kathy: If you could give just one piece of advice to a career seeker, what would it be?
Carol: Take charge of your career yourself. Nobody else cares---except me. (And me! - Kathy)
Kathy: Please tell us about your latest book.
Carol: It's called Winning the Job Game: The new rules for finding and keeping the job you want (Wiley, $16.95). It describes how to survive in today's tough job market.
Kathy: Do you have any goals that you'd still like to accomplish?
Carol: I want to help as many people as I can.
Kathy: Anything else you'd like to share with our readers?
Carol: Work is important but you also have the right to have a life. Don't be afraid to ask for flexible hours or anything else that makes you happy.
Kathy: Thanks for taking the time to talk with us, Carol!
© 2004 Kathy Sanborn
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