Candace Moody

Writer specializing in career development and workforce issues. Strong voice and strong views on the Gig Economy and the future of work. A

Aug. 3, 2020

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Be the Coach, Not the Boss

In previous posts, I wrote about how your advice habit is making everyone around you feel less empowered and less smart. Michael Bungay Stanier is the author of The Advice Trap: Be Humble, Stay Curious & Change the Way You Lead Forever, a book about…

Jul. 27, 2020

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Your Picture is Worth 1,000 Words

(A version of this post appeared previously in my Jacksonville Business Journal column The Careerist.) Your LinkedIn photo takes up just a square inch or so of your profile, but it can have a big impact on how people connect with you. Knowing how…

Jul. 20, 2020

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Listen More, Talk Less

In a previous post, I explored why giving advice isn’t working for you or the people you’re trying to help. Today’s post is designed to get you into a productive listening mode. Michael Bungay Stanier is the author of The Advice Trap: Be Humble, Stay…

Jul. 13, 2020

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Take My Advice. On the Other Hand, Please Don’t.

You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. you can tell whether a man is wise by his questions. -Naguib Mahfouz Michael Bungay Stanier says you have an advice problem. I have one, too. Bungay Stanier is the author of The Advice Trap: Be…

Jul. 6, 2020

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3 Upgrades for New Graduates

Graduating from college or high school and beginning your first serious job search means you need some upgrades. Here are three improvements new graduates can spend some of their cash and time on before starting to schedule interviews. Upgrading your…

Jun. 29, 2020

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Advice to Women: Be the Waffle, Not the Pancake

(This post originally appeared in my Careerist column in the Jacksonville Business Journal) I just checked my calendar, and yes, it is still the 21st century. But you’d never know that by reading through the “Power-Presence-Purpose” training…

Jun. 22, 2020

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5 Steps to Help you Bounce Back from a Layoff

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, approximately 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits during the last week of March this year, a new record. The global pandemic has placed the working class in impossible financial…

Jun. 15, 2020

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No, this isn’t another “Work from Home Zoom meeting gone bad” post. It’s a post about daring to be authentic – to bring your true self to work, and letting people see who you really are. That’s the premise of Naked at Work: A Leader’s Guide to…

Jun. 8, 2020

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A Fresh Start for Your Job Search

States are opening up, and companies are retooling their workforce. Some workers might not be returning after the pandemic, for health reasons or simply because their priorities have changed. You’ve probably put your traditional job search on hold…

Jun. 1, 2020

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The Four Zones of Interpersonal Space

Social Distance is the new business buzz phrase, so I thought it was a good time to reprint this post from 2012. Right now, leaning in is not recommended, and there are experts who predict this virus will end the ancient practice of handshakes…

May. 25, 2020

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Feeling Overwhelmed? Try the Magic of Checklists

After weeks of working form home, people in our part of the country are about to head back to the office. The office will certainly look and feel different, and the way we behave and interact with each other will also be different. It will almost…

May. 18, 2020

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Start your Job Search Now

Everything feels strange right now, and the future is almost impossible to predict. If you’ve been furloughed or laid off, you may be feeling like there’s no hope of finding a new opportunity until the pandemic is under control. It’s true that the…

May. 11, 2020

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Remote Work Can Work for You During Quarantine

A guest post By Jessica Larson, SolopreneurJournal.com In just a month, life as we once knew it has significantly changed across the planet. Processes once set in stone have been adjusted — sometimes dramatically. Not so long ago, we knew just what…

May. 4, 2020

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Hello World – again.

. -Anne Wilson Schaef I’m excited to announce the re-launch of this blog as Your Work, Your Way. I’ve dedicated my career to helping people think differently about theirs, and I’ll be continuing my work as an independent coach, writer, and…

May. 4, 2020

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The Gig Economy Versus Traditional During the Shutdown

I’ve been writing about the Gig Economy for over a decade. One of the trends I’ll be watching closely is how gig workers come out of the coronavirus economic shutdown compared to traditional workers. Of course, gig work is what’s helping traditional…

Apr. 27, 2020

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If you’re going to weather this pandemic, you’ll need persistence. This crisis and the resulting economic downturn have lasted longer than anyone imagined it would, and we’re still not sure when things will return to normal. It’s easy to become…

Apr. 20, 2020

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Sleeping Better, Even Now

If you’re like me, the current situation has made a good night’s sleep less and less likely. I wake up several times a night, and my brain kicks right into worry mode. I’m worried about everything, as are most of you right now. Once my brain wakes…

Apr. 15, 2020

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About Candace Moody

Candace Moody is a writer, award-winning blogger, speaker, and career coach specializing in helping people re-imagine their careers at every stage of life. She served as vice president of communications for CareerSource Northeast Florida, the…

Apr. 13, 2020

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FlexJobs Warns of 12 Common Work-at-Home Job Scams and Offers Job Seekers Key Tips to Stay Safe

Work-at-home jobs have always been a target of scammers. However, as the BBB warns, these types of employment scams are likely to rise as the number of unemployed Americans increases due to the coronavirus pandemic. Knowing how to differentiate…

Apr. 6, 2020

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Five Things to Do Every Day While You’re Out of Work

I posted this in January, never imagining how relevant it would be in March (with some updates.) I hope you’re taking care of yourself during this crazy time. You’ll need to keep up your energy and spirits so you can be ready for the next great…