I was talking to a client recently who’s conducting a stealth job search. A stealth job search is when you’re currently working for an employer and you don’t want them to know that you are looking for a better job. Now, this is dicey because if you start doing some of the techniques that are … Read more
LinkedIn is the premier business networking site for job seekers and professionals at all levels. There are some things newbies need to know about LinkedIn before it will be a valuable tool for their job search, networking strategy, and overall career growth. In fact, whatever you’re using LinkedIn for, you should follow these 10 tips. … Read more
Receiving a job offer after a long job search is one of the best feelings in the world. Before you say “yes” though, it’s important to determine whether you’re making the right decision for you and your career. After an incredibly difficult job search, it can be tempting to take the first job offer you … Read more
Is your job search driving you crazy? You’re not alone. A recent survey from The Hustle found that 58% of job seekers believe job interviewing is out of control. And they’re right: interviewing is grueling right now. If you’re looking for a job, you know what I’m talking about—hiring managers being disrespectful, getting ghosted after … Read more
When you’re working a full-time job, finding time to enjoy the warm, bright summer weather can be a challenge. This is especially true for young professionals, as many of them are used to having summers off (or, at the very least, having a flexible summer schedule). But there’s no need to feel trapped behind your … Read more
If you’re looking for a white-collar job in this competitive job market, specifically if you’re in your 30s or 40s and wondering why it’s suddenly so hard to get a job, I want to walk you through the evolution of job search and the dramatic change that is happening. As a job seeker, if you … Read more
When you’re working a full-time job, finding time to enjoy the warm, bright summer weather can be a challenge. This is especially true for young professionals, as many of them are used to having summers off (or, at the very least, having a flexible summer schedule). But there’s no need to feel trapped behind your … Read more
In cold weather climates, the beginning of spring is a time to clean the house and get organized—a practice known as spring cleaning. Through the years, spring cleaning has taken on a larger meaning with people using the time to organize and declutter things in their lives. For professionals on the job hunt, a little … Read more
In cold weather climates, the beginning of spring is a time to clean the house and get organized—a practice known as spring cleaning. Through the years, spring cleaning has taken on a larger meaning with people using the time to organize and declutter things in their lives. For professionals on the job hunt, a little … Read more
One of the saddest and most frustrating things about being a career coach in a really bad job market is that I have people coming to me on a daily basis who have been scammed out of a job. They go through a recruiting and hiring process only to have their bank account drained. No … Read more