The Career Coaching Blog

Here you will find 100+ blog posts on a variety of topics related to the job search process.

March 15, 2022

What Is Your “Why?”

Terrylynn Smith Blog career advice, inner wisdom, job market, simon sinek

We’ve been talking about the idea of reinvention (see my posts here and here to catch up) and how sometimes finding the right job is about viewing our gifts and passions from a different angle. Many times, this journey of discovery opens up new options and opportunities that weren’t on our radar before. The question […]

February 7, 2022

What Does It Mean to Reinvent?

Terrylynn Smith Blog coaching, great resignation, job search, reinvention

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 […]

January 19, 2022

The “Great Resignation”—What Is It and Why Is It Happening?

Terrylynn Smith Blog news items, reinvention, trends

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 […]

November 17, 2021

Avoid These 6 Common Mistakes on Your Resume

Terrylynn Smith Blog job advice, job search, resume

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 […]

September 28, 2021

3 Keys to a Successful Job Search

Terrylynn Smith Blog job search, job search help

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 […]

August 26, 2021

Five Ways to Maximize Your Chances of Interview Success

Terrylynn Smith Blog career advice, interview advice, job advice, job interviews, job search

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 […]

June 25, 2021

Job Search Tips for a Post-Pandemic Job Market

Terrylynn Smith Blog job search, jobs search tips

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 […]

May 11, 2021

Why the Giraffe?

Terrylynn Smith Blog

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 […]

April 6, 2021

We All Need a Cheerleader Sometimes

Terrylynn Smith Blog my story, video

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 […]

February 26, 2021

Adapting Your Job Search Techniques for the New Normal

Terrylynn Smith Blog job advice, job search

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 […]