Should I Go Back to School?
When making a career switch, a common thought is “Should I go back to school?” For some career switches, the path is clear cut. If you want to be a …
Should I Interview If I’m Not Completely Interested?
Absolutely! Read on to find out why you should hang in (and also when to walk away). If you applied as an active job seeker: Something caught your eye initially about the …
Do THIS to Keep Your Career on the Fast Track
Put yourself in situations where you’re the least qualified in the room. Wait, huh? Yup! It takes courage, it’s uncomfortable, and it requires a release of ego, but if you …
The 11 Worst Pieces of Job Search Advice
People love to give advice and let’s face it – when we’re facing a tough decision (such as a job search), we love to ask for it. Following someone else’s …
Why I Hired the Non-Traditional Candidate
As a career switcher, you face more hurdles in your job search than a candidate who has a “traditional” background (e.g., relevant industry and functional work experience). In many cases, the “traditional” …
The 4 Letter “F” Word that’s Mucking Up Your Career
FEAR is the one emotion all living things experience in some form. From an evolutionary point of view, a sense for danger is necessary for a species to survive. As …
The Salary Negotiation Mistake that’s Costing You
There’s a lot of great negotiating advice out there. – Prepare and do your homework. – Research your market value and how to relay it to your new employer. – …
Strategies for Choosing a Career Coach
Expertise and Background: While it isn’t necessary for a Coach to have direct work experience in your industry, having successfully worked with clients in related areas can help. Also, a …
Why You’re Not Getting What you REALLY Want
“We are kept from our goal, not by obstacles, but by a clear path to a lesser goal.”(Robert Brault) Day after day, we talk to others about the big goals we …
7 Strategies for Conquering Impostor Syndrome
If you’re a go-getter who thrives on challenge, there will be times in your career where you might feel a bit out of your league. Even if just for fleeting …