We’ve heard about mass layoffs and businesses closing, but another, more uplifting trend is happening during the pandemic. People are voluntarily leaving their jobs. Despite the uncertainty—economic or otherwise—people are still taking risks to find something better for themselves. The Numbers How many people are making the change? Depending on the survey and details […]
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What Effective Goals Actually Look Like
Career Tip Confidence
Well, 2020 was a bust. Maybe you had some good things happen. (I hope you did!) My guess is that at least one good thing happened to you, and most likely more. But still, it’d be nice to shake off 2020 and create a new start in 2021. So how do we move forward into […]
How to Thoroughly Research a Company
Cover Letter Interviews Job Hunting
In a job search, you’ll need to research a prospective company at least two separate times (but most likely more): (1) when you’re applying for the position (writing your cover letter especially!) and (2) when you’re preparing for an interview. (Bonus: (3) before either of these, when you reach out to talk with someone there […]
Here’s How You’ll Finally Get the Job You Want
Career Tip Changing Careers Networking
You didn’t land your dream job this year, but that’s okay. You had other things going on. If anything, it’s made your resolve to find a new job even stronger. Nothing at work has changed, except your patience to tolerate uninteresting projects and a continuously increasing workload. You don’t want so much to land a […]
Are Cover Letters Old School?
Cover Letter
At a recent breakfast meeting with HR professionals, as we waited with coffee in hand for the program to start, I asked the recruiters and hiring managers sitting at my table about their perspectives on cover letters. Here’s what I learned: If there’s something that needs to be explained—perhaps a gap in employment or why […]
Everything Old Is New Again
Changing Careers Job Hunting Networking Savvy Job Search
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 […]
Lay of the Land – Hiring Insights
Changing Careers Confidence Interviews Job Hunting Savvy Job Search
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. […]
LinkedIn Loves Complete Profiles
LinkedIn
Wrapping up my LinkedIn Profile series by covering some of the sections that you might have overlooked or ignored (I know you’re busy so I’m here to help.) Let’s look at the Education, Skills & Expertise (endorsements), Recommendations, Certifications and Additional Information sections. Then, some top secret LinkedIn tips for using groups and some insight […]