Linda K. Rolie brings over 25 years combined Career Counseling/Coaching, Human Resources, and Return-to-Work Programs experience across most all industries and work settings. She is recognized for helping thousands of displaced employees, exiting talent, and career/job changers through complex employment circumstances, and specializes in professional/executive job seekers. Linda is a master's level career management counselor known for measurable results and facilitating rapid return to work.

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	Overcoming Discouragement and Getting Back to Work by Linda K. Rolie, M.A., CVC - Jan, 2011 Excerpt from the book, GETTING BACK to WORK: Everything You Need to Bounce Back and Get a Job After a Layoff (McGraw-Hill). All rights reserved without written permission. The average job seeker takes about four months to land a job after searching for openings, preparing for interview...
	Warm up the Cold Call in Your Job Search by Linda K. Rolie, M.A., CVC - Jan, 2011 Excerpt from the book, GETTING BACK to WORK: Everything You Need to Bounce Back and Get a Job After a Layoff (McGraw-Hill). All rights reserved without written permission. There are few things job seekers dread more than making cold calls. However, if you are serious about finding a jo...
	Changing Jobs Can Have Effect On Loved Ones by Linda K. Rolie, M.A., CVC - Nov, 2007 The job seeker's emotional state may be more fragile than usual when feelings of self-esteem and security are under attack, which can bring out the worst characteristics. A loss of normal interests, distancing of friendships, withdrawal or isolation, and overindulgence in habits may also ...
	It's Both What You Know and Who You Know by Linda K. Rolie, M.A., CVC - Nov, 2007 You have heard, "It is not what you know but who you know" that gets the job. Networking is the most successful resource for career transition. Networking requires making personal contact with people and telling them you are looking for a job, asking for references, and making connections...
	Negotiating Salary and Job Offers by Linda K. Rolie, M.A., CVC - Nov, 2007 Getting the compensation you deserve... Remember, salary, benefits, and other compensation is always negotiable! Your salary should be determined by three important considerations: The job responsibilities, your experience and qualifications, and the fair market value for comparable job...
	Older Workers Can Benefit From Work-Ethic Stereotype by Linda K. Rolie, M.A., CVC - Nov, 2007 One of the fastest growing segments of the work force is people aged 55 to 68. Many of these individuals are transitioning because of some kind of personal or organizational change. A smaller percentage is dismissed from jobs due to performance. Some are returning to the work force after a...
	Prepare and Practice For Different Types of Job Interviews by Linda K. Rolie, M.A., CVC - Nov, 2007 The job interview will be the most important factor in an employer's decision to hire. Employers are most interested in job candidates who communicate well, have a professional attitude and who have researched their organizations. There are different types of interviews and several people ...
	The Job Application is a by Linda K. Rolie, M.A., CVC - Nov, 2007 When applying for a job, you will always have to fill out a job application form. If possible, complete the job application form at home or download it from an employer's Internet site. This form is "sacred" to the company and will become part of your personnel file if you are hired; it is...
	The Pros and Cons of Overqualified Job Candidates by Linda K. Rolie, M.A., CVC - Nov, 2007 A recent trend is toward hiring more overqualified job candidates. People are expressing interest in positions that provide flexibility in salary and job responsibilities. These are high functioning, professional people who will accept decreased salaries in exchange for 'other benefits' su...
	What References Are and Why You Need Them by Linda K. Rolie, M.A., CVC - Nov, 2007 References are people and/or letters of recommendation that support your application for a job opening. They provide information about your skills, abilities, character, and other pertinent employment-related data. A reference document includes the names of three to five professional,...
	Work Can Be a Calling by Linda K. Rolie, M.A., CVC - Nov, 2007 Spirituality in career development is about quality of life and making a contribution. Much of what gives us meaning and fulfillment is being of service to others. Where your skills serve people's needs, a likely income source awaits. Satisfying work is rarely revealed through a burni...
	Your One-minute Introduction Is Your by Linda K. Rolie, M.A., CVC - Nov, 2007 Preparing and practicing a well organized, articulate, and succinct introduction about your specific knowledge, skills, qualifications and career achievements within about 60-90 seconds lays the foundation for a great interview. You appear confident and the interviewer is impressed by your...
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