You’re in a job search. You’ve got big tasks to do. Customizing your resume. Crafting interview stories. Preparing a pitch. Figuring out where and how to network. Talking about yourself, […]
The Smart Job Searcher’s Checklist
Everyone tells you that you need to have goals and a game plan, but what you really need is a checklist. You need to have a list of action items […]
Values and Job Satisfaction
When you are choosing a position, alignment of values ought to be part of your criteria. You should be able to articulate your core values, including what you expect from […]
Advice for Young Job Seekers
You’re newly looking for a job. Lots of people are going to tell you that looking for a job is hard work, that it’s a full-time job, that it’s going […]
The 5 T’s of a Career Search
There are five ingredients to every successful job search: the FIVE T’s! You have probably read lots of career search wisdom. Sadly, too much of it leaves you passive and […]
The Best Resume Advice
A resume is a tool. It is a key that should fit into a lock and open the door to an interview. When creating your resume, let go of the […]
Assessing your Job Search
You’ve been applying for jobs and getting interviews, but you’re not getting offers. Here are some criteria and questions to help you assess and adjust. The job role. Is the role […]
Shift your MINDSET about Resumes
As a career coach, I know that most everyone hates writing resumes.Okay, well maybe 1 percent of the population likes writing a resume. I’m writing this post to help you […]
Are you a good fit? Are they a good fit?!
No one likes to be told “you’re not a good fit.” It seems like empty words. But, let’s be honest. You are not going be a good fit for everyone. […]
How do YOU get things done?
How you do anything is how you do everything. Thanks to Martha Beck for this very wise quote about getting things done. The question is, how do YOU do things? […]