College is a time where most students spend a lot of time looking at the small picture and all but ignoring what’s happening outside. Preparing for the world of work requires students to change the way they see things. There are no clearly defined lines for success in the outside world. Even landing a job […]
We’ve all heard the advice that networking is important for our careers. And regardless of your profession, your industry or demographic, the message is loud and clear. If you want to be successful, you need to spend time networking. It’s great advice. But the critical missing piece to this advice is exactly how to network. There’s an […]
You’ve tried. Really, you have. You feel like you’ve been giving it your all. But despite your best efforts, for some reason, you can’t find a job. It’s frustrating and, perhaps even soul crushing, but don’t despair. You need to do your best to maintain hope and stay motivated…it’s the best way to make progress! Here […]
Seasonal timing has a large impact on a job search. It can work in your favor or impede your progress. For the job seeker, each month will present different challenges and opportunities. If you’re planning to launch or continue a job search in October, here’s what you need to know to use your time wisely […]
Most of the resumes I review each year suffer from an identity crisis and are uninspiring. They’ve been created in cookie-cutter fashion, filled with overused words and phrases, are not aligned with the employer’s needs and open with a vague statement that “tells” the employer what they are looking for …”to utilize my skills and […]
When it comes to career advice, the more you can get, the better. However, some pieces of advice are more critical than others. That’s why I’ve gathered some of the best career takeaways from successful creative female powerhouses. In honor of Women’s History Month, I asked a group of powerful women entrepreneurs to share some unconventional […]
Who needs the 9-5 grind and struggling to pay rent in an expensive place like San Francisco or New York? These days, you can easily quit your day job, travel the world and work anywhere, since your office can be wherever you open your laptop. According to a study by Global Workplace Analytics and FlexJobs, the remote workforce has grown […]
When unhappy professionals contact me to discuss their biggest obstacles around changing careers, usually the focus is on getting other people in their new field of interest to pay attention. I’ll hear: · I only get called in for the same old jobs (i.e., my old career) · Employers are only interested in hiring people who have […]
There are a few simple steps to every conflict resolution process, which can you can use for disputes between coworkers or between supervisors and employees. These steps comprise the acronym LEAD—Listen, Empathize, Acknowledge (and Apologize), and Do something. Managers at work must have a quick and straightforward blueprint for resolving interpersonal matters in the office. […]
One question that’s guaranteed to be asked in a job interview is some iteration of ‘why did you leave your last job?’. What the hiring manager really wants to know is if you’re looking for a new job for a legitimate and well thought out reason, or if you’re just bored and looking for greener […]