Why Is It So Hard to Find a Job?
Are you struggling to find a job? Have you been looking for a while? Ironically, many employers report challenges filling positions because they perceive a talent shortage. So what's going on? Why is it so [...]
Video Interview Tips
Because of COVID-19, video interviews have increased by as much as 67% according to some studies. They've been around for a while but may be more common now with many companies still not coming [...]
Take a New Job or Stay in Your Current One? Here’s How to Decide.
Q: I received an offer for a new job but there are a lot of benefits in my current job. I really get along well with my co-workers and it is closer to my house [...]
How to Get a Promotion at Work After Your Boss Leaves
When someone in your group or department leaves the company through turnover or workforce reduction, you may want to make your case for a promotion. You are oftentimes asked to step up and take on [...]
How to Avoid Getting Laid Off: 6 Research-Backed Tips
A while back, I attended a webinar hosted by Zenger Folkman on the subject “How Not to Get Fired.” The event centered around how individuals can prevent being laid off once company leadership has determined [...]
Find the Right Career Path by Defining Your Career Values
What is your ideal job? How do you make that determination? Many people are unhappy with their current career path or choice, but are unsure what will make them happy. When clients come to me [...]
Before You Hire a Career Coach: 6 Critical Questions to Ask
Are you considering hiring a career coach to help you achieve your professional goals? If so, there are a few things you should consider before deciding who to hire. Namely, talent alone isn’t always enough to [...]
I Was Laid Off, Now What? – COVID-19 Career Transition Series – Part 2
What Do I Do Now? “In this time of darkness, let us choose to see and be the light for others.” Dr. Michael R. Lovell, President of my undergrad alma [...]
Do you wake up happy?
Discover your passion? Or find what makes you happy? A trending topic right now amongst young and seasoned professionals is discovering your passion. The words Do What You Love are splashed across billboards, etched on [...]
Failing at work is a good thing
Guest blog sharing good insight on the upside of failing at work. -Amy My pilot program officially bombed today... for the second time. I sat there with my boss and we talked about why the [...]
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