Carol Ross

Carol Ross

Carol Ross is a Bell Labs engineer turned career coach, entrepreneur, speaker, and writer. She has created career development programs to help talented midcareer professionals be more successful in a competitive, increasingly digital marketplace. Her passion is helping misfits find their place in the world. Find out more at standoutandbelong.com. Contact her on LinkedIn or by email.

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How to Bounce Back From Burnout

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This career coach says there are four phases to the journey

JANUARY 1, 2015 | By Carol Ross

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How to Ask for a LinkedIn Introduction — and Get One

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Here are the best ways to persuade a contact in your social media network to connect you to someone who might help your career

JULY 12, 2013 | By Carol Ross

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Best Ways to Comfort Your Unemployed Adult Child

Dos and don'ts of helping your unemployed child

A career coach and parent offers advice on what you should and shouldn't do to help your kid get back on his feet

MAY 15, 2013 | By Carol Ross

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How to Comfort Someone Who Just Lost a Job

To comfort a friend who just lost a job, follow these six suggestions.

A career coach offers six tips on what to say and do

MARCH 22, 2013 | By Carol Ross

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When Networking Isn’t Working for Your Job Search

If networking isn’t working for your job search, try these four strategies.

A career coach shows you how to fine tune your networking skills to land work

FEBRUARY 28, 2013 | By Carol Ross

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How to Make the Most of LinkedIn Endorsements

LinkedIn endorsements are easy to give and seek but should be used strategically

They’re easy to give and receive, but you need to use the online kudos strategically

JANUARY 9, 2013 | By Carol Ross

Work & Purpose

The 6 Deadly Excuses of Job Hunters

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If these reasons for not finding work sound familiar, snap out of it by following this career coach's advice

NOVEMBER 28, 2012 | By Carol Ross

Work & Purpose

How to Recognize — and Survive — Burnout

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One woman remembers the night she hit bottom — and reveals the keys to a joyful rebound

JUNE 20, 2012 | By Carol Ross

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How to Use LinkedIn to Promote Your Personal Brand

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These tips for improving your LinkedIn profile will make you a stronger job candidate

MAY 21, 2012 | By Carol Ross

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s #MeToo Moment

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We all feel lonely at times. But it doesn't have to be that way.

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Strengthening Rural Health Care for Older Adults

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