How Do I Know a Headhunter is Legit?
If Headhunters are reaching out to you, congrats – your Linked In profile is working! But with so many individuals hanging up a shingle today promoting their executive search services, …
Change This, Get Hired!
Successful job seekers have one very specific communication style in common that differs from their competition: Everything they communicate about their skills, abilities and interests is tied directly to how …
8 Career Decisions You Don’t Need to Feel Badly About
A former colleague was in a job search and contacted me to be a reference. Aside from the fact that I hadn’t worked with him in several years, from what …
7 Ways Being Ungrateful Will Hurt Your Career
It’s the holidays – the season of giving! And if you’re interested in a successful career, you need to make a spirit of gratitude your norm. Here are 7 ways …
Work the Room Like a Pro!
The power of networking is widely known, but most don’t enjoy the experience of walking into a room full of strangers and socializing. While there are other effective (and less …
Networking Skeptic?
Recently I was asked to lead a networking exercise at an Alumni event so that attendees from different graduating classes could meet new people. As a big advocate of the …
What to Do If You’re Ghosted
According to the Urban Dictionary, ghosting is the act of suddenly ceasing all communications with someone after establishing an initial relationship. Often used in the context of dating, a person who …
Quick Trick to a Results-Oriented Resume
A client who hadn’t been in a job search for a while recently asked me, “What is the one thing my resume must have to be noticed?” My response, “It …
How to Stop Hating Your Job Search
Anxiety. Rejection. Frustration. Judgment. Ambiguity. Unfairness. It’s understandable why people dislike the job search. While most job seekers express excitement at the prospect of landing a new job, the actual job …
How To ROCK Networking as a Remote Employee!
Teleworking (aka, working from home) is what I call a “happiness hack.” For roles that are conducive to this type of arrangement, this inexpensive perk has been shown to have …