One thing I’ve noticed since the Covid-19 shelter in place orders were first initiated in 2020, is that a lot of professionals had been working in jobs they didn’t much care for (for various reasons). When you’re working a job…
Before I get started, you should know that career breaks are actually quite common. People take a hiatus from working for all sorts of reasons – to raise a family, complete a degree or advance their education, provide caregiving for…
Just because it’s summer is no reason to hold off on your job search. Planning vacations, cookouts, and just hanging out on the patio are all tempting reasons to put things on hold for a bit; but employers still have…
As 2016 comes to a close, so does the job search tips series. I’ve covered how to Avoid Job Search Fail and Increase Your Odds of Success, Why You Should Continue Your Job Search During the Holiday, and How to…
A couple of days after Thanksgiving, a client and I were discussing his job search plans. He’s a senior director of marketing at a Fortune 100 company. With a brand-spanking-new resume in hand and a few job search tips…
Job seekers need to view networking as a way to share goals, build relationships, and help others. The more you focus on others, the more your networking will pay off. Taking the time to learn to network effectively before you…
But, it is something that job seekers stress about a lot. Hopefully these tips can make it easier. Know Your Goals -- It's very important before you sit down to write your elevator pitch that you understand what your…
Going to an in person networking event can be exciting, and also terrifying. Not to mention, stressful. But, there really isn't any reason to worry too much. You can prepare yourself in advance and you'll be sure to ace the…
Networking is a key component of any job search strategy. If you've ever heard "it's not what you know but who you know," you understand. Although you may know about the importance of networking, you might not know where to begin, or how…