You’ve probably been hearing a lot about The Big Quit, but what if you’ve been out of work for a long time and really need a job? Where are all those opportunities? The first thing to know is that this Great Resignation isn’t hitting all industries equally. Somewhat unsurprisingly, the areas with the largest…
Happy new year! How is the start of 2022 for you? If you’re struggling to get back into your groove, you’re not alone. Returning to a state of productivity after time off isn’t easy anytime, but it’s especially complicated in years like this. I’ve even noticed that the cooking channels aren’t showing their normal resolution-focused…
It’s almost time for my winter break and I’m getting excited! Do the holidays fill you with stress or do you spend a busy but fun time with loved ones? Either way, I encourage you to get in as much rest and relaxation as you can. To that end, here are a few tips to…
Have you heard of WOOP? I think it’s pretty dang fabulous. It’s a science-based way to get what you want in life, from a satisfying career path to weight loss to changing bad habits. It’s an acronym: Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan. In other words, it’s not magical thinking or “manifesting” or anything like that. …
Here are some tips for getting through the season with your sanity, and with your job or job-search in one piece.
LinkedIn basics Does the “open to work” LinkedIn banner hurt your chances or make you look desperate? This is a topic of hot debate these days. I’ve always been of the opinion that it doesn’t hurt you, and, in fact makes you more visible to recruiters. I base my opinion on numerous conversations I’ve…
Unsolicited advice is also usually unwanted and unwarranted, hurtful, and super irritating. But what can you do when you get some? Here are some tips for coping in the immediate term, and for stopping it from happening.
One thing to keep in mind is your particular audience for the resume. For example, you’ll want to be sure you’re layering in the appropriate jargon and terminology for your field, and you’ll also want to get a sense of how long resumes typically are for your industry. But don’t panic if you don’t…
Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Americans! And to my fellow world citizens who aren’t American, happy rest of your week. I’m taking a long weekend starting this afternoon, and I hope you can, as well.
Now that you’re free to write a longer resume, what should you include? Obviously this depends a bit on things like your field and where you are in your career, but there are a few things I encourage most people to have listed. Summary (highlights of your best stuff, including languages, certifications, etc.) Relevant experience…