Maybe you get a “normal” interview, full of questions like “What are your strengths?” or “How do you like to unwind?” Maybe you have to come up with a solution to a hypothetical or real problem. But a standard interview isn’t a given anymore. With so many applicants and with money and time on the […]
It’s been almost a month since you’ve graduated, and maybe you’ve scrolled through Indeed.com or made a LinkedIn profile. You’ve celebrated with friends and dodged as many “So now what are you going to do” inquiries from well-meaning family members. But it’s July now, and mild panic has started to creep up. Don’t panic yet! […]
Networking has a bad rap, doesn’t it? Some find it sleazy. Others find it inconvenient and tiring. And some find it just plain awkward. But it’s because it has a corporatey jargon sort of name—networking. Networking needs a rebranding, or better yet, it needs a name that actually describes what should be happening. Befriending. Making […]
So have those resolutions worn off yet? Yes? Good. Resolutions may be fun, but they’re also a waste of time. They don’t stick, in my opinion, and they’re only a temporary solution—a band aid that lulls us into a false sense of security. No, we are bigger than resolutions. We are machines of change. We […]
You can only contemplate a career change for so long. There comes a point when you must take action, even when you’re feeling uncertain or unclear about your direction. Stop beating yourself up that you’ve let yet another year pass by without making a move. Like they say, there’s no time like the present! If […]
At a recent breakfast meeting with HR professionals, as we waited with coffee in hand for the program to start, I asked the recruiters and hiring managers sitting at my table about their perspectives on cover letters. Here’s what I learned: If there’s something that needs to be explained—perhaps a gap in employment or why […]
The standard three-paragraph format for writing a LinkedIn summary is (1) describe what you do, (2) share a few attributes, and (3) have a call to action (“I’m looking for a new role…” or “Feel free to connect with me…”). I encourage more personality in LinkedIn profiles. Especially because increasingly hiring managers and recruiters use […]
I recently hired an assistant—someone to work remotely with me on projects, social media and client management. Even though this person won’t be working out of my office in Portland, Oregon, I decided to advertise the position locally. I know that there’s a lot of talent in this city, and given the flexible hours and […]
I’ve been walking several times a week with a friend. We hike through the hills in our neighborhood and at the end of the hour, I’ve easily gotten 90+ flights of stairs and 10,000 steps logged on my Fitbit. We chat the entire hour. We discuss politics, the economy, technology, work, family, new recipes we’ve […]
I’m seeing some interesting trends through my clients’ experiences, and after being interviewed for a trade magazine article about the current hiring landscape, I’m curious to see if these insights resonate with you. (Note to self: Get better about posting links to my interviews) The candidate with the most experience doesn’t always get the job. […]
