In my previous blog post, we talked about the current phenomenon going on known as the “Great Resignation” where millions of people in the work force are quitting their jobs, many of whom have no specific new job prospects lined up. We discussed some of the possible reasons for this trend, and I mentioned that […]
Sometimes, a major world event can have far-reaching and unexpected impacts well beyond the event itself. In the case of the global COVID pandemic (which apparently we are STILL not done with), something’s happening in the job market that is causing economists and sociologists to scratch their heads in wonder. It’s a phenomenon they’ve named […]
While job search techniques and tactics have changed a lot over the years, one thing is still true: Having a killer resume is key. Your resume is quite often your first point of contact with the employer–your first impression, if you will–and it’s usually competing with hundreds of other resumes. Within a few seconds of […]
Every client I work with is unique. We all come from different backgrounds, we all have a different story, and we all have our own challenges to work through in the process of landing a job or launching a career. However…despite our differences, I’ve discovered that the pathway to a successful career is fairly common […]
So you’ve applied for a slew of jobs, sent out a bunch of resumes, and now a prospective employer has called you for an interview. You may feel a mix of emotions ranging from excitement to panic, all in the same moment. An interview is a perfect opportunity for you and the employer to assess […]
Lately, the pandemic news has been almost all good as COVID-19 declines in the United States. Here in NYC, we’ve had super-low infection rates, and the city celebrated in style with fireworks when the state reached the threshold of 70 percent vaccination. The job market is also starting to rebound as restrictions are lifted and […]
One question I get frequently from new friends and prospective clients is: “Why giraffes?” In other words, what’s the connection between the giraffe and my career coaching practice? Fair question. Simple answer. During a trip to South Africa, I had a chance to observe giraffes up close, and not only did I fall in love […]
When I was in high school, I went out for the cheerleading squad. I was always very athletic as a kid, but growing up in Rochester, New York in the sixties, there weren’t really a lot of opportunities for girls to play school sports. Cheerleading was one of the few outlets girls had for being […]
Let’s start with some straight talk. If you look at the economic news and the job numbers as a gauge for whether you can find work right now, you’re likely to be discouraged. Nine months into this pandemic, businesses and families alike are still struggling, and even with the vaccine now being distributed, it will […]
There are many practical things you can do to position yourself for a new/better job or a new career—and when I work with clients as a career coach, we definitely explore those things. But I can cover the same ground with two different people, both equally talented and loaded with potential, and one will find […]