Let’s be honest, most people don’t have the luxury of just walking away from a job that’s not working for them. Bills still have to be paid, family responsibilities don’t disappear, and opportunities for a career change don’t always show up overnight. But this doesn’t mean you have to stay
I recently was interviewed for a webinar where I discussed the importance of companies treating their job candidates and employees by the Golden Rule. Common courtesy and treating people the way you’d want to be treated goes a long way, especially in the hiring process where first impressions are made.
Let’s be honest: searching for a job is difficult enough without accidentally making it even harder. In the 25 years I’ve been a career coach, I’ve seen job seekers unintentionally sabotage their own search—not because they’re lazy or unqualified, but simply because they don’t know what they don’t know, resulting
With any career change or job search, there’s risk involved. There’s the emotional risk of rejection, and the financial risk of going too long between jobs without a paycheck. And, if you’re still in your current job, there’s the risk of your boss finding out you’re seeking something new. Another
Imposter syndrome, the nagging feeling you’re not as capable at what you do (or hope to do) as others may think, can be debilitating. Just reading a job ad or looking at the to-do list of starting your own business can trigger it. Of course there are some ways to
The year 2024 has been an interesting one! In March I suffered a stroke. I’m blessed and thankful I had no residual effects from it. But in May, I had to have a procedure to close the hole in my heart that caused my stroke. While all of this sounds
The job market of 2024 has been daunting for many workers seeking new jobs. In fact, studies have shown that among white-collar job seekers, it took on average 294 job applications to land an offer – up from 254 in 2023. Also, it took more days for them to land
Your job search can be overwhelming and time consuming. It’s especially frustrating when your time is wasted by scammers, fake job posts, and ghosted interviews. My goal in working with my clients is always to help them find the best fit for them sooner than later. While figuring out what
Getting ghosted by employers following job interviews is frustrating enough. But now, job candidates have to beware of something called “ghost posts.” These posts are fake jobs posted by real companies. Companies often use these posts just to give the appearance to their current employees that things are going well
When faced with a career decision, it’s important avoid the common mistakes most people make. What are those mistakes? Let’s take a look. Mistake #1: Assuming there’s such a thing as a perfect job Recently, a former client contacted me to help him again with another job search. When I
NOTE: In 2017, I wrote a post about how advances in technology such as AI would affect the work world in five to ten years. Specifically, how it might take over some jobs, and how to improve your job security and avoid unemployment. Fast forward to now, I’m re-reading that
You’ve probably seen a box on a job application asking what your salary was at your previous job. Or, you’ve been asked in an interview about your salary history. Did you know this is illegal in 30 states? Well, it is. And it’s only one of several illegal interview questions
