As a career coach, I often get asked about the best strategies for landing a job. I’ll be honest: I don’t encourage my clients to rely heavily on job boards. They aren’t as effective as most people think. Instead, I have them take a more proactive and personal approach that yields much better results—job shopping. … Read more
You hate your job. You find yourself complaining about it daily to your family and friends. Every Sunday night, you tell yourself that you’re finally going to quit and find a new job because you just can’t take it anymore. But you don’t. Instead, you go to work, come home, complain, and start the whole … Read more
The leaves are changing, the kids are back in school, and that familiar chill is in the air. You think it’s the perfect time to look for a job, and it is! But are your job search fears preventing you from making that leap? It’s not uncommon to feel lost when embarking on your job … Read more
Even when you have the education and professional background to qualify for the job, don’t count on it as a sure win that you will be asked to come in for an interview. In fact, your qualifications may hinder your chances. It’s very common in today’s market for employers to dismiss a job applicant’s resume … 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
It can be very demanding to look for another job when your current one is constantly stressing you out. After all, when you get home from a long and frustrating day, the last thing you want to do is give any more thought to the world of work. Unfortunately, most new jobs don’t just fall … Read more
Our thoughts are magnets that attract the outcomes we are thinking about. Even if you want something desperately, if your thoughts say you will never get it, guess what? You won’t. However, if you change your thoughts on achieving it, you will. This is mostly because if your thoughts are laser-focused on getting or accomplishing … Read more
There is a difference between being “qualified” for a job and being the “best person” for the job. “Qualified” means that you can do all the things mentioned in the job description. What makes you the “best person” for the job is proving to the hiring manager that you understand the pain that you’re going … Read more
Recruiters have one job: find the right person for the position. Their performance is evaluated on how efficiently and effectively they match top talent to job requirements. Ironically, in the current economy, recruiters are finding their jobs harder than ever. I’m serious. There’s too much talent for them to weed through. What used to be … Read more
Are you in the process of searching for a new job but can’t seem to get the callbacks you want? You could be making some big job search mistakes. Don’t worry, though! We can help you identify what you’re doing wrong in your job search, and teach you how to fix it. Here are seven … Read more