In a job search, you’ll need to research a prospective company at least two separate times (but most likely more): (1) when you’re applying for the position (writing your cover letter especially!) and (2) when you’re preparing for an interview. (Bonus: (3) before either of these, when you reach out to talk with someone there […]
I will be the first to admit that there wasn’t a pandemic portion of my career coach training way back when. We’re all in new territory, and anyone who says they know exactly what to do right now is a liar. Now that we got that out of the way! What Other People Think As […]
You didn’t land your dream job this year, but that’s okay. You had other things going on. If anything, it’s made your resolve to find a new job even stronger. Nothing at work has changed, except your patience to tolerate uninteresting projects and a continuously increasing workload. You don’t want so much to land a […]
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 […]
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 […]
In the third of a 3-part series about what I, as a Career Coach, get asked all the time, this blog post features the question: “How Can You Guarantee That You Get An Interview?” Included in this post are 4 reasons networking is essential in your job search. (Link to the 1st part of the series) (Link to the […]
In the first of a 3-part series about what I as a Career Coach get asked all the time, this blog post features the question: “Do I have to use LinkedIn in my job search?” (Link to the 2nd part of the series) (Link to the 3rd part of the series) No. You don’t have to […]
So much is written about how to network, especially if you’re looking for work. But this blog isn’t about how to be a better networker — it’s about why you need to be a GREAT networking contact for others. There’s a natural order to networking too – the “hunter” or the “hunted.” The “giver” or […]
Here’s a case study of an off track personal brand: I know someone who is a great salesperson. She is masterful at developing relationships and asking for business. She has a lot of experience, is passionate about her work, and can work a room with grace and style. Her clients see her as a strong […]
