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21 Jul Top Types of Networking Bloopers to Avoid

Posted at 11:03h in Apply & Interview, career change, Career Management, company culture, executive job coach, job search, Prepare, Set Your Goal 0 Comments

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,...

21 Jul A Thank You Note Is Just the First Step of Your Post-Interview Follow-Up

Posted at 10:57h in Apply & Interview, career change, Career Management, company culture, executive job coach, job search, Prepare, Set Your Goal 0 Comments

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...

20 Jul Navigating the Generational Divide During Your Job Search

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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...

14 Jul How to Have A Successful Job Search

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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...

22 Jun Executives: How to Move Up or Move Out of Your Organization

Posted at 12:19h in Apply & Interview, career change, executive job coach, job search, LinkedIn, Prepare, Women In Business 0 Comments

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...

18 Jun Job Seekers and Career-Changers, “It’s Not About You!”

Posted at 13:26h in Apply & Interview, career change, executive job coach, job search, LinkedIn, Prepare, Women In Business 0 Comments

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...

18 Jun Get Your Job Search in High Gear

Posted at 12:12h in Apply & Interview, career change, executive job coach, job search, LinkedIn, Prepare, Women In Business 0 Comments

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...

18 Jun What a Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis Can Change About Your Career Mindset

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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...

11 Jun Negotiating the Terms of A Job Offer: A Call To Action For Companies

Posted at 14:17h in Apply & Interview, career change, executive job coach, job search, LinkedIn, Prepare, Women In Business 0 Comments

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...

11 Jun Job and Career Fairs – New FREE Step-by-Step Took Kit

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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...

12 May How to Stay Motivated During Your Job Search

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For much of January, the gym in my neighborhood is packed. Eating healthier and exercising are among the top resolutions for 2019 — along with finding another job. But I have a wish for you: Don’t change your career search...

22 Apr Why the Coronavirus Pandemic will Lead to More Income Inequality

Posted at 10:47h in Apply & Interview, career change, executive job coach, job search, LinkedIn, Prepare, Women In Business 0 Comments

COVID-19 and its effect on employment is top of mind for job seekers and employers. The labor crisis is affecting millions of people who were gainfully employed just two months ago and are now applying for unemployment benefits. When industry...

20 Apr The Military Spouse Employment Plight

Posted at 09:50h in Apply & Interview, executive job coach, job search, Tools, Women In Business 0 Comments

Active duty military spouses face a 24% unemployment rate. And over 31% are working part-time even if they would prefer to work full-time. Though it might sound like these are historic data points, this is current data. Our military spouses are...

Job Search Master Class for College Graduates

06 Apr College Graduate Employment Will Suffer – Immediately

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It doesn’t take an economist to connect the dots. As a result of the coronavirus, we are in a perfect storm to impede college graduates from landing meaningful jobs upon graduation. Three massive trends are colliding: Many colleges and universities...

01 Apr Get Your “Career Plan B” Going Right Now – FREE Job Tracker to Help

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What are you waiting for? Newsflash – Nobody cares about your career as much as you should care. If you don’t take control of your next move now, it may just be taken care of for you. Let’s put the...

06 Dec Don’t Skip the Cover Letter

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The importance of a well-crafted cover letter cannot be overstated. A résumé contains the information potential employers need to know about where you’ve worked and what you have done, but they may not even get to your résumé if your...

19 Nov 3 Inevitable Career “Struggles” and How to Learn from Them

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3 Inevitable Career “Struggles” and How to Learn from Them Everybody’s career will have ebbs and flows, challenges, and opportunities. No matter how great someone’s journey may look on paper, everyone goes through career and business struggles. Even those who...

24 Oct Get Ready to Job Search in 5 Steps

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Get Ready to Job Search in 5 Steps For anyone getting started with the job search process, getting started might be the hardest part. Learn 5 steps you can start today that will help get you energized and prepared for a productive and successful job search. Find Motivation We all learn...