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 […]
The steps for preparing for change—both big change and small change—look remarkably alike. Whether you’re considering New Year’s resolutions, anticipating a sudden dip in employment, or preparing to make a big life change, you can take a few actions to prepare yourself. First, why prepare for change? Change means that something will be different than […]
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 […]
Over the handful of months, I’ve taken it upon myself to dispel unfounded and harmful myths about careers and the job-searching process. These career myths are straight from the clients’ mouths—we all seem to think we know what a career should look like and how to build it, but sometimes we couldn’t be more wrong. […]
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 […]
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 […]
