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	<title>Game Plans for Work &#38; Life &#187; Joyce Cohen</title>
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		<title>&#8220;Price is right&#8221; celebrating during winter calm</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2012/01/07/price-is-right-celebrating-during-winter-calm/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:28:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ A friend sent me an invitation recently that not only was a welcome surprise, but it also made me smile.  She’s sponsoring an “AH SO” get together.  What does AH SO mean? How about this….ANOTHER HOLIDAY SEASON OVER!   The best part is “you make the rules” and just enjoy yourself.  Tired of cooking?&#8230;  Make it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Birth of a New Tradition</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2011/11/11/birth-of-a-new-tradition/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:59:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career & Life Planning]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Note from Joyce: During this Veteran’s Day weekend, I’d like to feature a colleague, Dr. Diane Sukiennik, as guest blogger. She focuses on an important and worthy consideration that makes a lot of sense. I’ll follow up with additional ideas in weeks leading to Thanksgiving and all the December celebrations. Birth of a New Tradition [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Grass Is Greener&#8230;Do your research first!</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2011/10/20/the-grass-is-greener-do-your-research-first/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:25:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Grass May Be Greener….Do your research first! A couple requests were sent by readers inquiring about green industries and green technology. What are green jobs and how can one prepare for a career shift in these fields? The field is devoted to producing renewable energy or products and providing environmentally sound products and services. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Bother Setting Goals?</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2011/10/03/why-bother-setting-goals/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 03:57:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Setting goals in your job search is important for many reasons and moreso today with so many people out of work. The competition is more qualified and the general level of preparation has risen to new heights…higher skills, more technically prepared and better educated. Once your goals are set, stay focused, consider all your options [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Getting Your Point Across&#8230;Quickly!</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2011/08/22/getting-your-point-across-quickly-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:13:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Building Confidence]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/?p=302</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you find yourself in situations where you want to be knowledgeable, succinct, and confident all at the same time? Here’s a simple proven technique you can use based on the STAR concept. It’s made up of four components: SITUATION, TASKS, ACTIONS and RESULT. First identify the big picture (Situation), describe what needs to be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Improving Resiliency….Bouncing Back With Humor</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2011/07/24/improving-resiliency%e2%80%a6-bouncing-back-with-humor/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2011 17:43:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/?p=288</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I was in Los Angeles at a company annual meeting at a time when those red buttons were introduced from Staples that, when pressed, say “THAT WAS EASY!“ It was novel the first day, and then for 3 days I heard “That was easy” a few times too often. After the meeting, I experienced a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Overcoming potential objections that keep you from the job</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2011/06/10/overcoming-potential-objections-that-keep-you-from-the-job/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:50:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[u-wisdom.com]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Greg got through the first interview and all seemed ”green light.” He thought, “I may be the perfect candidate for this job!” He was asked back to meet more senior employees, and here he was confronted with an objection about his lack of direct sales experience. The best way to deal with that situation is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Responding to Difficult Situations At Work</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2011/05/26/responding-to-difficult-situations-at-work/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 20:55:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever talked about someone and then realized they were in the adjacent cubicle and heard every word you said?  Or, have you ever spoke inappropriately at a meeting?  It happens to everyone at some point.  The secret is “How do you respond in those potentially embarrassing moments?”   If you’ve been in those situations, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Informational Interview</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2011/04/11/informational-interview/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:09:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Note from Joyce:   A  reader asked “How do you find out about a potential job environment when you don’t know anyone who works there?”  That’s a time to tap your network, find someone who knows someone who does work there and go on an informational interview.  Here are some tips to make that happen and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Making Time to Play</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2011/02/28/making-time-to-play/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever thought “I don’t have time to play?”  “I want more free time, but…!”  Think again.  Dr. Christine Moll, leisure expert, shares facts that may wash those doubts away. “Play is as important to a person’s health as keeping cholesterol levels in check, flossing teeth, washing hands often daily and getting regular exercise.”  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Home Safety Check: Is Your Home Safe and Sound?</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2011/02/21/home-safety-check-is-your-home-safe-and-sound/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2011/02/21/home-safety-check-is-your-home-safe-and-sound/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:44:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With all the concern this winter about home safety, a reader asked a general question about what to look for regarding home safety.  Rather than answering privately, here are some tips for all to consider.  Take a quick tour of your home and see how you fare. First consider the stats: The National Safety Council [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Do YOU Learn Best?</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2011/02/09/how-do-you-learn-best/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:33:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/?p=240</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[  Ever thought about your learning style?  We all have unique ways to learn, yet rarely do we stop to consider the type of learner we are, how we best learn and how we might use that knowledge in the future.  What’s your hunch about how you learn most easily?  Some of us learn better [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Powerful Impact of Money Messages</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2011/02/02/the-powerful-impact-of-money-messages/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 16:31:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/?p=234</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[  “In all realms of life, it takes courage to stretch your limits and fulfill your potential; it’s no different in the financial realm.  In a buy-now consume-now culture like ours, it takes courage to make decisions today that may make us rich tomorrow.  It takes courage to face up to facts of old age and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Relationships…The Tie That Binds</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2011/01/18/relationships%e2%80%a6the-tie-that-binds/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 22:12:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/?p=230</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[  Note from Joyce:  You’ve celebrated and renewed for 2011.  Now it&#8217;s time to put your good intentions to action!  Over the coming weeks, we’ll continue delving into many life dimensions with a new topic each week where you can consider the topic, answer questions pertinent to you and take appropriate action where feasible.  Let’s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Fresh Approach to New Year’s Resolutions</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2010/12/28/a-fresh-approach-to-new-year%e2%80%99s-resolutions/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:59:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  People tend to make the same New Year’s Resolutions year and after.  The top dozen in many polls include:  Go back to school, Lose weight, Make a career move, Get a better job in my field, Get in shape, Make a difference, Take a vacation, Quit smoking, Reduce debt and Save more money, Get [...]]]></description>
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		<title>LEISURE and PLAY</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2010/11/26/leisure-and-play/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 14:37:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Note from Joyce:  This week’s blog focuses on LEISURE and PLAY. Ask yourself essential questions related to the topic, scan valuable facts to know and try out the related activity.  As always, if a question or concern is sparked for you, send us a comment and we’ll print your reply or send you a private [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Eight Important Life Dimensions</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2010/11/02/eight-important-life-dimensions/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 20:37:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Note from Joyce:  The next series of blogs will focus on eight important life dimensions which include: Health and Well Being, Fun and Play, Inner Growth, Relationships, Money Matters, Learning, Productive Pursuits and Home.   Each blog will include essential to know facts at mid life, key questions to ask yourself and a valuable activity.  If [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do You Have an Empty Nest or a Revolving Door?</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2010/09/17/do-you-have-an-empty-nest-or-a-revolving-door/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:38:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Empty Nest Syndrome (ENS) was coined back in the 70’s to describe parents’sense of loss, loneliness, and lack of purpose when children leave home. It used to be women were most affected by ENS; not so anymore. Matter of fact, the reverse seems to be truer now.  Men who were away from home working while [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding An Age Friendly Work Environment</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2010/08/30/understanding-an-age-friendly-work-environment/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2010/08/30/understanding-an-age-friendly-work-environment/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:12:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[age discrimination]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[all ages]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[caring for elders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flex time]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[is experience rewarded.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wherever you work, have you ever considered what the place will be like in 10 or 20 years? Is it (or will it be) an employer of choice for the older, experienced worker?  Ask yourself key questions about your current work environment to get a feel for where you are vs. where you may want [...]]]></description>
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		<title>From SHY to HIGH!</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2010/08/12/from-shy-to-high/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2010/08/12/from-shy-to-high/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:14:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[QUESTION:  A reader inquired about returning to work after 18 years away while raising children.  She said, “I’m rather shy and that makes me even more nervous about interviewing with people I don’t know.  How can I get over this feeling and not appear lacking in confidence? I’m not that way with people who know [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Trends &amp; Faces In Mentoring</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2010/04/15/new-trends-faces-in-mentoring/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:26:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[career advice]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[mentoring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[time for self]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In Homer’s Odyssey, the king, Odysseus, had a loyal adviser named Mentor, who cared for and educated Telemachus, the king’s son. The word “MENTOR” has lived on to mean wise counsel and trustworthy guidance. Mentors help an individual grow and develop. They see issues from different points of view and offer candor, nonjudgmental, supportive advice. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Want to be Taken Seriously?  Plan an ROI Discussion!</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2010/03/26/want-to-be-taken-seriously-plan-an-roi-discussion/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2010/03/26/want-to-be-taken-seriously-plan-an-roi-discussion/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:43:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/?p=176</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Think of a situation where you know you can bring value or revenue or customers…you just need to be heard. When we make an investment, we expect a return on that investment (ROI). In the same way, this is a conversation where you also want a return; hence, the term ROI discussion. It goes like [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ingredients for positive aging</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2010/03/11/ingredients-for-positive-aging/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:31:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[balance in your life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Joyce Cohen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[positive aging]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A reader asked “What kinds of people age best and how do they do it?” I thought it was a great question so I scanned several recently read books on “positive aging,” surveyed current writers in the field of successful midlife transitions, and reviewed recent speeches on similar topics given at conferences. Here are the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Figuring Out What’s Next?  A Place To Launch</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2010/03/01/figuring-out-what%e2%80%99s-next-a-place-to-launch/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2010/03/01/figuring-out-what%e2%80%99s-next-a-place-to-launch/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:45:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ ]]></description>
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		<title>“FINDING TIME:IS THERE EVER ENOUGH?”</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2010/02/05/%e2%80%9cfinding-timeis-there-ever-enough%e2%80%9d/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2010/02/05/%e2%80%9cfinding-timeis-there-ever-enough%e2%80%9d/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:54:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[time living organize your schedule]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/?p=153</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A Latin phrase reads “tempus fugit”…time flies! The older we get, the truer it is.  The question remains “how to maximize our time.”  It seems there is rarely enough time to slow down, relax, or savor special moments. No matter what we do, tasks take longer than we anticipated and the interruptions are endless.  Have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>“GOTCHA” QUESTIONS</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2010/01/18/%e2%80%9cgotcha%e2%80%9d-questions/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2010/01/18/%e2%80%9cgotcha%e2%80%9d-questions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:26:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/?p=149</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Note to readers:  Interview questions as a blog topic, will end with this one, at least for awhile. If you have specific questions, send a COMMENT and I’ll reply to you individually. We’ll shift focus next week to other work and life planning topics.  Thanks for reading and stay tuned, Joyce   “GOTCHA” QUESTIONS Over the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>More  “challenging” interview questions</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2010/01/01/more-%e2%80%9cchallenging%e2%80%9d-interview-questions/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2010/01/01/more-%e2%80%9cchallenging%e2%80%9d-interview-questions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:41:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interview questions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job search]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/?p=146</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You requested additional “challenging” interview questions posted before the holiday break, Try your luck with these. Keep practicing as the interview season launches again mid January. How to prepare for an interview? “Do your homework (know about the organization, find out about the job being offered, then think about why you’re the best candidate for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Test Your Wits with these questions:</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2009/12/10/test-your-wits-with-these-questions/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2009/12/10/test-your-wits-with-these-questions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:45:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/?p=121</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Job Interviewing as an Older Employee It’s  unnerving to get caught off guard.  Being unprepared can cause the most savvy person to unravel in an interview.  How to ensure this doesn’t happen to you ?   PREPARE.   Fine tune your answers by practicing some of the most often asked and most difficult questions .  Savvy interviewers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Holiday Job Search: Stay Connected</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2009/12/02/holiday-job-search/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2009/12/02/holiday-job-search/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:47:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[balance in your life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[career advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[career transition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[employment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interviews]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[pressure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Unconventional Wisdom]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/?p=103</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Hint: Stay Connected]]></description>
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		<title>Be Clear About What You Want</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2009/11/23/be-clear-about-what-you-want/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2009/11/23/be-clear-about-what-you-want/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:21:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/?p=98</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As you envision your future, get clear about what you want. Make a list of the talents you have to offer, how you’ve used those talents in the past, the accomplishments you’ve achieved using them and the value you are able to bring to other settings, Then, let people know around you specific ways they [...]]]></description>
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		<title>I finally got a job…now what?</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2009/11/16/i-finally-got-a-job%e2%80%a6now-what/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2009/11/16/i-finally-got-a-job%e2%80%a6now-what/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:16:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A dozen hints to ease the first few weeks]]></description>
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		<title>THE INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2009/11/06/the-informational-interview/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2009/11/06/the-informational-interview/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:06:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[career advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[employment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job coach]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Joyce Cohen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resumes]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/?p=86</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Once you have identified an organization that may be a good fit for you, try a technique called the “informational interview.” Find a person in an organization where you’d like to work and ask specific questions about the work and employment there. One of the best ways to get an info interview is through third [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Resumé</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2009/10/26/the-resume/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2009/10/26/the-resume/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:41:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/?p=83</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Note from Joyce: Because there are many concerns and questions related to job search, I’ll focus on work related topics for the next several blogs rather than life style issues. If you have individual concerns, don’t wait and “hope” that your topic will be addressed. Send a comment or question; I’ll reply as soon as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cover Letters: Polish &#8216;n Proof!</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2009/10/08/cover-letters/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2009/10/08/cover-letters/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:55:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/?p=72</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[“How do you get your cover letter to rise above the others? ]]></description>
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		<title>Organizing your stuff: it &#8220;ain&#8217;t&#8221; a mystery!</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2009/09/18/organizing-your-stuff-getting-started-sucks/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2009/09/18/organizing-your-stuff-getting-started-sucks/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:48:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/?p=51</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[How many times have you said, “I have to get organized?” Yet, by the end of the day, week, season or year, the mess is piled higher than ever! STOP!  There’s no time like right now to make a serious commitment to “clearing out the clutter.” A whole industry has emerged from our desire to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Save a life&#8230;learn about organ donation</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2009/09/14/save-a-life-learn-about-organ-donation/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2009/09/14/save-a-life-learn-about-organ-donation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:22:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/?p=46</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[  It&#8217;s smart to learn more about saving lives by becoming an organ donor.  Here’s a brief overview:   Every day about 70 people receive an organ transplant, but another 16 people on the waiting list will die because not enough organs are available. Statistics for January to June, 2009 are 7,250 donors, 14,191 transplants, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Work and play balance? How ya doing?</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2009/09/14/work-and-play-balance-how-ya-doing/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2009/09/14/work-and-play-balance-how-ya-doing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:17:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[balance in your life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[play]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[time for self]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[workaholic]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ The following questions strike at the heart of the balance issue.              What good is a high powered career if it makes you miserable?              What good is owning a beautiful house if you’re never home?             What good is a passionate hobby if you have no time to pursue it?    Check items that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Grandparents &amp; Babysitting:  Whose Terms?</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2009/08/25/grandparents-babysitting-whose-terms/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2009/08/25/grandparents-babysitting-whose-terms/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:25:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[babysitting]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[fun]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grandparenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[my time]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pressure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[saying no]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[      QUESTION: I’ve worked 35 years, retired recently, and now I’m almost a full time baby sitter for my grand daughter, age 3. My husband and I love our daughter and her family, but how do we reclaim our peaceful home? We didn’t signed up for another full time job, for sure!  My [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Staycation: A whole new way to play</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2009/08/13/20/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2009/08/13/20/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:17:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tour Italy on $50.]]></description>
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		<title>JOB SEARCH in an iffy economy</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2009/07/26/job-search-in-an-iffy-economy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:04:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you wondering “How do I find the next job in this uncertain economy?” For the most part, a lot of us are in a similar boat. Look to yourself for some important clues. Here are 12 points to ignite your job search:    1. Ask yourself 4 questions: -What do you VALUE most at [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Long Term Care Insurance: Yes? or No?</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/cohen/2009/07/19/long-term-care-insurance-yes-or-no/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:18:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Cohen</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Connecticut Long term care insurance]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A friend recently asked about long term care (LTC) insurance. Her financial advisor reacted as if it were a “no brainer, a must have!” Part of his argument was he has three people in his family who need it, only two had LTC and the one who didn’t is struggling to pay for necessary care. [...]]]></description>
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