Now that you’ve gained an understanding of what has made you unhappy in this job and what you’ve contributed to that, how can you survive without punching someone? One key step you can take is to find allies in your current job. These may even be folks in an entirely different department, so if you…
This is something I hear all too often from my clients. By the time most of us are uncomfortable enough to take action, things on the work front are pretty grim. They’re stressed all the time, Mondays feel like poison, and they have to sit in the parking lot and talk themselves into those last…
It stinks to get a “thanks but no thanks” response after you’ve poured your heart and soul into a job. And it’s very easy to that that sort of thing personally. But please try not to. I know it feels like a rejection, but the truth is probably much more complicated than that. …
You’ve had a great conversation with a recruiter or employer, but then you hear nothing. What can you do? How often should you reach back out to them? Watch here for tips!
Have you ever been ghosted by a workplace? It’s a terrible feeling! You have a nice conversation with an employer or a recruiter and you’re feeling good. You’re excited about the possibility of a job—sometimes you’ve even gotten an offer. And then… silence. What the heck? The truth is, this happens all too…
Have you been tempted to use one of those super-slick resume formats on Canva? DON’T DO IT! Here are some basic resume tips that will always steer you right.
Are you one of the many people now looking for a work-from-home job? A lot of us have adjusted to this new way of life and realized there are some things we don’t want to give up: a commute-free day, home-cooked lunches, the freedom to take the dog on a walk just because you need…
Now that you’ve done your research about what to expect from the interview, who the employer is, and what you bring to them, it’s time to get ready for the interview itself. Interviews most typically follow a basic format: warming up, the serious questions, and wrapping up. Don’t dismiss any of these as unimportant, though! …
Well, here we are in late May of 2021. The economy is showing signs of recovery but things are still tough. But, as always, I like to focus on what we can change instead of what we can’t, and the good news is that we talked about resumes last week, so yours should be in…
Now that you have a lovely profile built for yourself, you can start using it to help you in your job-search. If you’re actively looking for something new and aren’t going to get grief from a current employer, you can easily add an “open to work” banner to your photo. To do that, just…