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 …
HUGE Career Boosters (that You’re Likely Overlooking!)
Mentors, training, stretch projects, certifications, networking… Yes! All of these are GREAT career boosters, but chances are you already know that. So let’s look at those less obvious career “gifts” …
The #1 Reason Employees Quit (It’s Not What You Think!)
A client recently emailed me excited about a potential job opportunity. While very interested in the role and company, through his network he had learned that three employees of this …
Tip the Odds in Your Favor in the Job Search
Like most things in life, there isn’t a “one-size fits all” process for a successful job search. While it’s comforting to believe there is a guaranteed, linear set of steps …
Should I Work With a Headhunter?
There are a lot of myths and assumptions about what Headhunters actually do, so before you seek out this path, here’s a quick overview to consider: Headhunters fill about 3% …
Why “Follow Your Passion” is Terrible Career Advice
As someone who aspires to help everyone find a career they love, the title of this blog may sound a bit strange. However, for those who’ve been exploring new career options …
This May Be Tough To Hear
We teach people how to treat us. The first time someone said this to me, I had 100 examples of how this statement was not only wrong, but insulting. I …