Ch-ch-ch-changes
After working in the field of career management for over 17 years, I’ve seen many job search trends come and go. Since most people only find themselves in a job …
Tis the Season
It’s that time of year again. For most, the holidays are a combination of joy mixed with chaos. While networking may be the last thing on your list this holiday …
3 Simple Ways to Build Your Brand
Whether you’re happily employed or in the midst of a job transition, part of any successful career management strategy is taking time to build your brand so that others automatically …
Keep the Ball In Your Court
Reaching out to contacts to ask for help can be intimidating, particularly when you don’t get a response. Unfortunately, the job search process is filled with “rejection”, which is a …
Reach Out on Linked In
Completing your Profile on Linked In is a great first step. However, the whole point of being on Linked In is to build your network and engage new contacts, particularly …
Think getting a job is about your skills? Think again.
As a Career Coach, former Recruiter and Talent Director, I’ve hired dozens of people and helped over 500 individuals transition to new careers. When asking candidates and clients to tell …
Don’t Be a Voyeur
On Linked IN that is. Having a completed Profile on Linked IN is great, but if you’re not interacting with your contacts and groups, you’re missing out on a lot …
5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Linked In Profile Today
Linked In has become one of the most powerful tools in career management. And the more you use it, the more it can work for you. Here are 5 easy …
Re-Connect with Past Contacts
While best practice is to continuously nurture and build your network, life often gets in the way and even the best-intentioned friends and colleagues sometimes lose touch. The moment this …
Forget About Plan B
A career transition can be frustrating. After more than 15 years of working with career clients, I have yet to meet someone who has told me they enjoy a job …