You’ve got an in-person interview scheduled. Congratulations! It’s high stakes, possibly your only opportunity to get the job you’ve been seeking. But interviewing is not your strong suit. What do […]
Step One: Get Information
Information is like a sunny day. Information is the difference between being stuck-unhappy-uncertain-muddled-complaining and being in motion-on-a-path-inspired with an eye on the future. When you’re stuck, you are “in there” […]
Old Job, Stuck Place
Yeah, yeah. You’ve been saying the same thing to yourself for too long. You don’t want to stay in your current job. Maybe you know what makes it wrong for […]
Do this before your next interview
When you’re you interviewing, you want to make a connection and establish trust and credibility right away. That means knowing the culture, the language, and the norms of a company […]
Job Interview, Here I Come!
A successful interview comes down to four key things: 1. Positive energy. Hiring managers choose people who are confident, enthusiastic and articulate. So, show up with a “can do” attitude […]
How to look before you leap!
Recruiters know a lot of about looking and leaping to new jobs, and doing so successfully. In honor of Leap Day, here’s sage advice from fabulous nonprofit recruiter Leyna Bernstein […]
Is work the problem?
When you’re not happy in your job, it’s almost never the work itself. It’s the people and the quality of life! And then it’s what you want to get out […]
What hiring managers listen for!
Hiring managers want to know that you will be successful in the position. They want to hire people that are knowledgeable, driven and low maintenance. Here’s what that means in […]
Interview as Conversation: The Power of Being Present
What’s one of the worst things you can do in an interview? Focus on getting the job! Focusing on the outcome can take your energy away from focusing on the […]
Summer is a wake up call
If you wake up one day wondering what you want to do for a living, you’re not alone. As a career coach, I meet people every day that are what […]