Out-of-the-box Career Advice

Category: Out-of-the-box Career Advice

job boards
Career Advice
Lori Bumgarner Béen

Why Online Job Boards Suck the Life Out of Your Job Search

When I first meet with potential clients, one of the questions I ask is how they are currently finding jobs to which they’re applying. Almost everyone responds the same way: “Through online job boards like Indeed and ZipRecruiter.” The next question I ask is, “How’s that working for you?” Nine

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proactive job search
Career Advice
Lori Bumgarner Béen

8 Effective Ways to Prepare for a Proactive Job Search

In my previous post, I talked about what to do after experiencing an unexpected layoff, providing advice for those who’ve recently been laid off in the early stages of a recession. For those who are still employed, I want to share some tips to help you be better prepared, in

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curiosity
Career Advice
Lori Bumgarner Béen

3 Ways Curiosity Can Give You an Advantage in Your Career

One of the top things employers seek in job candidates these days is curiosity. Curiosity is also one of the best tools for a successful career path. When you become curious about the following things, you’ll see a shift in the outlook of your career. Let your curiosity run wild

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manage your energy
Career Advice
Lori Bumgarner Béen

5 Ways to Manage Your Energy During Your Job Search

Conducting a job search can be draining, especially when facing multiple rejections. These rejections can take their toll on your energy. This is why it’s important to not only manage your time well during your job search, but also to manage your energy. Proper energy management requires you to be

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remote job opportunities
Career Advice
Lori Bumgarner Béen

3 Ways to Successfully Compete for Remote Job Opportunities

Although there are still labor shortages even in professional roles due to the Great Resignation, there is stiff competition among job seekers looking for remote job opportunities. More companies are now offering remote work. But, those opportunities make up only 20% of the current job openings, while 52% of all

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post-COVID
Career Advice
Lori Bumgarner Béen

19 Ways to Have a Successful Post-COVID Job Search

The pandemic changed a lot about the way we work. As a result, it changed a lot about the way we look for jobs. If you’re currently in the market for a job, the standard way of conducting a search won’t cut it anymore. You’re going to need some new

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nightmare job
Career Advice
Lori Bumgarner Béen

From Nightmare Job to Dream Career: One Man’s Story

If you’ve been reading this blog for a good amount of time, you’re probably familiar with my client Robert. When he first came to me, he was stuck in a corporate nightmare job. Some evenings, Robert would find himself curled up in the fetal position and near tears at the

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unsolicited job opportunities
Career Advice
Lori Bumgarner Béen

Reverse Job Search: How to Deal With Unsolicited Job Opportunities

In last week’s post, I discussed ways job seekers can take advantage of the current job market created by the “Great Resignation.” As a follow-up, I want to illustrate how being honest about both your strengths and weaknesses, and developing good salary negotiation skills, can make a difference in a

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