Searching for a job is stressful. Scratch that, overwhelming is more like it. If you’re currently employed and on the hunt, or between jobs and on the hunt, it’s like having another job … that you’re not getting paid for. Hopefully, the big payoff for all your hard work is […]
5 Lessons Generation Z Graduates Can Learn From Millennials
Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. As Generation Z ( born after 2000) graduates from college and enters the workforce during such a tumultuous time, it is in their best interest to spend some time observing and learning from their predecessor generation, Millennials (born […]
Change Careers In 30 Days And 3 Easy Steps
Thinking of making the leap to a new career? It’s never been easier to make the jump in today’s hot job market. Without investing in costly or time-consuming training, you can be on your way to a brand new career in 30 days with these three easy steps. Step 1: Start before […]
How to Answer “How Do You Plan to Achieve Your Career Goals?” in an Interview
Interviews can be fraught with difficult questions. “Tell me about yourself,” which seems simple but can be quite intimidating. “Where do you see yourself in five years?” “How many windows are in the Empire State Building?” You can also add a new one to this list: “How do you plan to […]
Learn, Unlearn & Relearn: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There
When the wheels started falling off the ‘business as usual’ bandwagon in March, I was apprehensive about what lay ahead. Talk of taking our entire lives online triggered internal resistance. I’m a Type-A person. I love being around people. So while Zoom is a useful tool, the idea of conducting […]
6 signs your job interview went well
Did you nail your interview, or will it be ‘Thanks, but no thanks’? You walk out the interview room, close the door behind you and let out a sigh of relief. It’s over. You answered all the questions, figuratively ticked all the boxes, and sold yourself as best you could. […]
Make your CV strong by using the right words
Add some BAM, POW and WHOOSH with these action words for your CV. Back in 2015, Microsoft reported that humans now have shorter attention spans than goldfish. Whether you believe the controversial research or not, we’re sure you’ll agree that it can be super easy to get distracted. Especially if what you’re […]
How To Conduct A Successful Job Search When In A Negative Place
In my 20+ years of coaching job seekers, I’ve yet to come across a client who is excited to embark on a job search, even if they’re initiating it. So, if you’ve been laid off, are burned out, or have been unemployed for a period of time, the job search […]
5 red flags to look out for in job descriptions
Not all job listings are created equal. Let’s face it: Many of us are guilty of being job description skimmers. Once we see a title that we’re interested in, scan a few of the qualifications and check out the salary, we often want to apply as quickly as possible to […]
To Resolve A Problem, Stop Struggling And Do These 6 Things
From time to time, organizations face drastic challenges, whether they have to struggle to stay afloat or suddenly have more demand than they can manage comfortably. But even after any particular crisis runs its course, businesses will continue to face new strategic and operational problems in addition to whatever old problems they […]
