More and more I hear people talk about the importance of having healthy self-talk—making sure the dialogue in your head is helpful, accurate, and caring. This goes for the stories we tell ourselves too. We carry around a lot of preconceived ideas about what we should be doing and how we should be going about […]
Last month, I started compiling a list of unfounded preconceived ideas that my clients sometimes have about how job searching goes and what is and isn’t done. And whenever a client was struggling to get where they needed to go, it often stemmed from this list. So I think just about everyone will benefit from […]
“Find your passion.” The phrase conjures up some mixed feelings. On one hand, we imagine Future Me living our best life, one where we’re smiling at work and making real and important change happen. There’s a glossy filter on this fantasy. And on the other hand, we feel a small bubble of panic rise from […]
Last month, I shared with you the often-ignored job search technique: self-care. Now you won’t necessarily find me suggesting a new face mask or a “treat yo’self” trip to the mall (though no judgments if that’s what you gotta do!). But we can all take some actions that don’t involve scrolling through LinkedIn and Glassdoor […]
I talk a lot on this blog about specific things to do while job searching. (Have you updated your LinkedIn profile yet??) But there’s another aspect about the job hunt that is less talked about, though it’s getting more attention recently: self-care. If you’re looking for a new job, it’s a pretty safe bet that […]
You can only contemplate a career change for so long. There comes a point when you must take action, even when you’re feeling uncertain or unclear about your direction. Stop beating yourself up that you’ve let yet another year pass by without making a move. Like they say, there’s no time like the present! If […]
I’ve been walking several times a week with a friend. We hike through the hills in our neighborhood and at the end of the hour, I’ve easily gotten 90+ flights of stairs and 10,000 steps logged on my Fitbit. We chat the entire hour. We discuss politics, the economy, technology, work, family, new recipes we’ve […]
I’m seeing some interesting trends through my clients’ experiences, and after being interviewed for a trade magazine article about the current hiring landscape, I’m curious to see if these insights resonate with you. (Note to self: Get better about posting links to my interviews) The candidate with the most experience doesn’t always get the job. […]
The job market is rolling along and there is much to be excited about for 2016. If you’re considering any sort of career shift… may 2016 be your year! I’m a trend geek, so here’s some interesting food for thought about how you need to be prepared to look for work in 2016. In the […]
Another cool thing about the improving job market? The focus on employee engagement and retention. I happen to think I know a thing or two about how to engage and retain the best employees. Why? Because they’re the ones who seek out a career coach to help them with their careers. (Pause for a moment […]
