Ditch Your Job Search. Land a Job You Love.
It’s summer time and the worst part of summer is not the oppressive heat, but rather the fact that it really doesn’t last that long. Your kids are out of school and if you’ve been a stay-at-home parent, you are likely enjoying these two quick months with your kids before they start school. Like many …
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It’s no secret that a drawn-out job search can lead to feelings of hopelessness. Know that you’re not alone if this is where you currently find yourself. It’s a fact that the job search can be a downer due to any number of factors: rejection, uncertainty and lack of confidence. It’s also a fact that …
Linkedin is probably the most valuable tool there is for your job search, networking, career path research and ability to be found for life-changing opportunities. In my work preparing AmeriCorps groups around the country, for their transition from National Service into the working world, one Linkedin feature I highly recommend is Linkedin Groups. Linkedin Groups are …
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Time flies when you’re busy working a 9-5 but if you’ve been thinking about your future goals, you might be wondering when to start focusing on the next chapter in your career. Perhaps you’re not sure how to start. And if you’re like most busy professionals I’ve worked with, you’re even starting to feel a …
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Do you love your job? Is going to work each day, something you look forward to? You spend the majority of your time at work, so if work is not something that you enjoy, it might be time to assess your career path and whether or not it’s right for you. There are a number …
Finding the Path to Career Fulfillment [What You Need to Know]Read More
“Why won’t someone just give me a chance?” All too often this is what I hear from frustrated job seekers. You send out resume after resume, deal with arcane online applicant tracking systems, and slowly slip into despair. In the world of insane job qualifications and entry-level positions requiring 5 years of experience, this has …
Win Over Hiring Managers With this Irresistible Job Search ApproachRead More
When I worked as an executive recruiter I was always receiving Linkedin messages from hopeful candidates looking for career advice or jobs. Of course, I wanted to help everyone that came my way but being 1 person, receiving hundreds of emails a week from job search hopefuls, this just wasn’t possible. I had to decide …
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Starting out can be the toughest part of your career because you’re faced with the ultimate catch 22: “You need relevant experience, but you haven’t had the chance to gain any real professional experience up until this point.” Tweet this Now! Fortunately, most hiring managers understand this when hiring an intern. I recently decided to hire …
Every year it’s a good idea to check in on your career resolutions in order to make sure you’re on track to reach your goals. The new year is a great time to hit reset on goals not achieved and start again. Setting the wheels in motion towards becoming a better person, professional or [fill in …
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“This is the first time I’ve ever needed a resume.” “It’s not like it was 10 years ago when I was able to put my resume on Monster and have job offers roll in.” These are two of the most common statements I hear from my clients who’ve been out of the job search market …
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As a career coach, I’ve helped hundreds of job seekers take the pain out of the job hunt and find the career path that’s best for them. While each person’s situation and goals are different, I’ve found five common mistakes to avoid for a more effective job search. 1. Relying on Online Strategies Online job boards …
The new year is almost upon us and if you’re a New Year’s resolution setter you’re starting to think about which goals you’ll set for the year ahead. Ever notice how we hear a lot of talk around setting resolutions each year but not a whole lot around keeping resolutions after the ball drops? If …
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