As a global job search coach, I get daily questions about job searching during this unpredictable time: Should I stop job searching due to COVID-19? Am I going to be bothering the hiring team by following up on an application?...
During my years of coaching job-seekers, the #1 hardest thing for each candidate to answer was, “What is your job or career goal? Simply put, “What are you hunting for as your next position?” It’s hard; I get it. You...
It’s a new world out there, but you already know that. What this means for job seekers is that the competitive battle for every job will be fierce. Now, visualize yourself running in the finals of the Olympic Track &...
As a professional career, job search and networking coach, I admit I have a high bar. I have an eagle eye for both great networking and poor networking habits. My reactions to poor networking styles range from laughing to crying...
“Networking isn’t natural to me.” “Networking is phony.” “I’m an introvert, so I can’t network.” “It’s not part of my culture.” Folks, networking is simply building two-way relationships to help each other achieve personal or professional goals or to find...
Group interviews, meaning multiple candidates are being interviewed at the same time, can be nerve-wracking and challenging. While they are rare, some companies find them efficient, especially for the first-round interview series. Whether the group interview is face-to-face or, more...
It is no secret that landing a job that aligns with your professional aspirations and skillset is tough when you are a fresh college graduate. This year that outlook is even bleaker. The unemployment rate in the United States jumped...
Question 1: If my salary gets cut, can I negotiate for other perks? Do NOT ask for anything in exchange right now. Be grateful you kept your employment and sensitive to the fact that almost everybody around you has taken...
Everyone gets that the power of connecting with people can help us achieve our goals. Unfortunately, the term “networking” sometimes has a bad connotation, being labeled as salesy, slimy, fake, opportunistic or even rude. Some introverts claim they can’t network,...
You just wrapped up the big job interview you have been hoping for. Maybe you think your work is done and it’s time to sit back and wait for the results. Wrong! Your work is just beginning. I can’t stress...
As the graduating classes of 2019 crossed the stage, a new wave of employees was ushered into today’s multi-generational workforce. Given the perceived strife between baby boomers, Gen Xers, millennials and older Gen Zers, some might think that recent grads...
When looking for your next job or career opportunity, do you know how to play what I call the “odds game”? What is the odds game, you ask? The odds game is when you pursue multiple job opportunities at a...
A shockingly high 28% of people currently employed are actively seeking new employment, and more than 40% are “passively open to new opportunities,” according to Gartner. The research firm also says that since the financial crisis of 2008, some organizations have...
In the grand scheme of things, LinkedIn is relatively new as a job search tool. Not only has hiring companies’ use of it increased, but the functionality and network capabilities for job seekers have improved. However, like with any communication...
Now that the job market has flip-flopped to a buyer’s market, and one that is flooded with job seekers, it is time for you to pause and reboot your job search efforts. The following are three recommendations for your overall...
This may sound surprising, but battling stage 4 breast cancer has been a blessing in disguise. Facing my own mortality has changed me, both personally and professionally, so let me share a few professional “aha” moments. First, a little background: I...
Mike is a U.S. Air Force Veteran, recently transitioned out of serving our country to pursue an internet technology (IT) career in the civilian world. He has an active security clearance, 10 years of IT management in the military and...
Have you ever said any of these about job or career fairs? ”Job or Career Fairs are a waste of time.” “I’ll just walk around to learn.” “I’m an introvert, so I’d rather have a root canal.” “Companies don’t hire...