In the interest of Tip #1, keeping it brief: Don’t go down internet rabbit holes. Before you know it, one article leads to the next, which leads to hyperventilation. It’s best if you can really try to safeguard your work time and energy for focusing on getting through your to-do list, and separate out your […]
Thoughts on Career Counseling: Blog, Articles, Books
Job Seekers, Take Heart! Employers Still Really Need You
In the wake of nationwide coronavirus shutdowns, search terms such as “layoff” and “recession” have spiked on Google in recent days. Whether the queries are coming from employees who’ve just been laid off, employers considering layoffs, or people wondering whether a layoff might be imminent, unemployment forecasters predict a huge upturn in claims. In the […]
Finding Career Opportunity
Wondering how to stabilize, or grow, your career options in the midst of uncertainty? … (more)
Turn Interview Small Talk into a Big Advantage
“How are you today?“ If you’re like most people, you probably respond “fine,” “good,” “great,” or some other bland adjective, and return a similar question of your own. You’ve seen that, in most social settings, this go-to question acts as an easy lay-up of a question that gets the back-and-forth conversation going. In an interview […]
How to Get an Executive to Network With You
You know all about the power of networking, and you’re clear on the need to connect directly with hiring executives to speed up your job search. But here’s what you don’t know: how to get these busy folks to give you the time of day. We’ve compiled some helpful tips on how to get an executive to network with you. “Forget the job boards; use your network,” […]
Do you Want to Be a Consultant?
You dream of the good life as a consultant: being free to take the projects you like, work with fun clients, charge big bucks and still have free time to spend with your family. Whether consulting appeals to you in between jobs to help pay the bills – or you just like the idea of […]
How to Cope When Work Stress Keeps You Up at Night
Work is an inevitable part of life. Work stress, on the other hand, shouldn’t be considered par for the course for people who have to make a paycheck. Unfortunately, for many folks, the combination of employment and intolerable stress go hand in hand. Sound familiar? If you can relate to work-induced insomnia, you’re not alone. But, […]
How to Survive Business Travel as an Introvert
You’re off to a three-day work conference with your colleague who talks non-stop. On top of that, you have a schedule full of networking when you’d rather just hole up in your hotel room. How do you survive a work trip as an introvert who needs time to refresh and re-energize? Business travel can be […]
How to Be Yourself on Social Media (and Still be Marketable to Employers)
You’ve likely heard advice about cleaning up your social profiles so that an employer won’t find questionable photos or unwise rants. At the same time, your personality is what’s driving your social feeds and your connections with friends. Here’s how to stand out while still passing the future-employer test. If you’re on social media, you’re […]
2019 Job Search Trends & Predictions
With a tight labor market, companies seeking ever-specialized help, the rise of the Gig Economy, and countless technology advances, there’s a lot that’s changing about how you will need to conduct a job search in the coming year. Here’s our take on the 2019 job search trends you need to know about. Seeking insight into […]
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