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. […]
The job market is rolling along and there is much to be excited about for 2016. If you’re considering any sort of career shift… may 2016 be your year! I’m a trend geek, so here’s some interesting food for thought about how you need to be prepared to look for work in 2016. In the […]
In the second of a 3-part series about what I, as a Career Coach, get asked all the time, this blog post features the question: “How long will my job search take?” (Link to the 1st part of the series) (Link to the 3rd part of the series) When I get asked by my clients how […]
My husband, Scott, and I participated in a weekend Vineyard Tour recently, and I got some really interesting insight I thought I’d share. First, I’ll explain how these tours work: The owners of vintage or “show” cars (in this case, most were Italian cars) gather in the morning for some mutual admiration of each others’ […]
For some reason, summer always makes me think about passion. Maybe it’s the hot temperatures and all of the fun summer memories from my childhood – tent camping in the backyard, riding my bicycle to the unheated public swimming pool for 7:00 a.m. lessons (I kid you not!) and eating homemade popcorn out of a […]
One: You can’t outsource your job search. Not to your friends, colleagues or a former boss. Not to a recruiter, head hunter or career services professional. Even though these well-meaning individuals may offer you encouragement and connections, the truth is that you’re going to have to “work it” by doing research, targeting the right opportunities […]
Dear Reluctant Job Seeker: I know you’re avoiding looking for a new job because, while your existing job isn’t ideal, it isn’t horrible either. You like your team. You make a decent salary. It’s close to home. The benefits are good and you’ve got some flexibility with your schedule. But you’ve been passed over for […]
What’s wrong with the job candidate/hiring equation? (Hint: It’s out of whack) We talk about how employers have gotten spoiled. The job market shifted and it’s referred to an “employers’ job market” right now. Lots of applicants for few positions – on average, 200 applicants for every open position. A perfect over-supply, limited demand situation […]
