If you are unhappy in your current career and are thinking about making a change, you’re not alone. In fact, research has shown that the average American employee will change careers a whopping 3-7 times during their working years! The reasons for this are as diverse as we are. Some of us long for more […]
Do you ever get frustrated with yourself at your inability to meet your goals? Do you ever feel like you can progress only just so far along a path of change in your life, but then you get distracted, get discouraged, abandon the path, and go back to your old patterns? If so, you’re not […]
For many people, the holiday season is a time filled with joy, laughter, and of course, a fair bit of distraction. For some, it’s a mixed bag of emotions, particularly if they have suffered some sort of loss. For the job seeker, it can be a time of uncertainty–and possibly even discouragement if you’ve been […]
If you’re like most job seekers, when you’re invited to an interview for a job, you’re likely focused on what questions the employer is likely to ask you, and how you will answer them. But have you considered that the interview is also a time for you to ask questions? Job interviews are not a […]
Let’s face it: the day-to-day hunt for job openings can be grueling. Even though most of the footwork these days is done online, the process of scouring LinkedIn, Indeed, and other job sites for open positions, then reaching out, customizing your resume, networking, following up, etc. can leave you feeling mentally exhausted. That’s why a […]
Let’s be real for a moment: job interviews can be daunting. When having that conversation with a prospective employer, you’re there to make a great first impression, to show them why you’re absolutely the right person for the job. You’re expected to exude a high level of confidence when, in fact, you may feel anything […]
Recently, I shared on this blog that in many cases, the candidate who gets the job isn’t always the one who is most qualified on paper. One reason for this is that employers aren’t just looking at your degree (or lack thereof) or your technical skills. They’re looking for that “something more.” In other words, […]
There’s no way of getting around it: losing a job can be a jarring experience. It doesn’t matter whether you were laid off from budget cuts, forced into “retirement” due to a company merger (like I was), or simply fired. It all hurts the same. It’s not just the loss of income, but it’s also […]
Earning a college degree is no small feat, so if you’re a brand-new college grad…kudos to you! Whether or not you know what’s next for you, you can take pride in knowing you’ve completed an important step for your life and career. At the same time, graduation day can be both exhilarating and terrifying. And […]
We’ve all been there. You see a job listing for a position that perfectly aligns with your career goals. But then, you notice the qualifications and experience required, and your heart sinks. For LinkedIn job listings, the platform even goes so far as to tell you how many people have already applied for the job, […]