| Hello Isodifj,
 Welcome, Spring! The weather has been lovely here in Atlanta, and I hope you're at least getting glimpses of spring wherever you are. I find that this season of newness and rebirth motivates many to "spring clean" their career. Whether you feel that you need just a few minor tweaks, or are looking to jump into something entirely new, we are here to help! I enjoyed a wonderful Easter weekend with my family in Atlanta and I'm now looking forward to spring break with my son. Here's a recent pic from a ski trip with my mom. The trees in Steamboat were gorgeous!
Do you have any spring break or summer vacation plans in the works? Our Career Corner article has tips on how to take your vacation while leaving work behind. We also get into the details of handling email correctly and professionally. Finally, what constitutes lying on a resume? And, is it permissible? Read on to find out! Need Help? Let's Talk! As always, if you'd like to discuss your career needs, goals or situation, I'm here for you! Simply schedule a consult!   Certified Career Coach and Founder, HallieCrawford.com
CAREER CORNER Lying on Your Resume 
Hallie was excited to be asked to be on The Jennifer Campbell Show on 570 News, a Canadian radio station, to talk about lying on your resume. During this lively interview, Jennifer and Hallie discuss when it’s not ok, and more importantly, how to define “lying”. (Hint, it’s more like using the precious space on your resume wisely!) Listen to the recorded audio now!
Tips for a Stress-Free Break from Work  While taking a vacation should be fun and relaxing, many business professionals find that the stress of leaving work projects and trying to play catch-up makes going away not worth it. Many even opt to not take a break altogether to avoid the extra stress. If you would like to get away from the cold this spring, but aren’t sure how to plan to avoid stress before and after, these tips can help. Go here to get these tips.
Email Advice: How to Sign Off a Work Email 
You don’t want to lose sleep over the valediction on your work email, but it DOES matter. It’s your parting shot. It’s also your chance to be a little personal. So, what’s the strongest way to sign-off?
If you’re Jamie Dimon, it seems you’ll say nothing – just “Jamie.” The same goes for Lloyd Blankfein, who simply signs-off “Lloyd.”
This doesn’t mean you can get away with this, however.
“For your work email sign-off, don’t make it too personal and therefore strange, or too casual,” says Hallie Crawford, the founder of HallieCrawford.com Career Coaching. Context matters, a lot.
“If you do not know the person well, it’s best to avoid overly casual communication so it is not misinterpreted,” says Alyssa Gelbard, the president of Resume Strategists, a personal branding and executive career consultancy.
We conducted an informal poll of bankers, recruiters and career coaches to find out their favorite ways to end emails. This is what we learned. Read More
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