paNASH has had a great 2025! On November 5th, paNASH celebrated 18 years in service. And once again, for the 9th year in a row, owner Lori Béen was ranked in the top ten of Nashville’s best career coaches, this year at #3. Also in 2025, Lori appeared on several
Job seekers are falling victim to more and more job scams. In fact, in a recent survey, 40% of US adults seeking employment in 2025 admitted to falling for a job scam, with half of those having their personal data or money stolen. These incidences, in addition to encounters with
It used to be, the average job search lasted three to nine months, even in a good job market. But just in the past year, the length has been increasing for several reasons. One, more companies are including additional rounds of interviews and cumbersome assessments in their hiring process, making
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become the shiny new tool for everything—from writing emails to building resumes. It’s no surprise job seekers are turning to this latest technology to help them land their next opportunity. And while AI can be a helpful assistant in your job search, relying only on it
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
In recent news, many workers are getting laid off from large companies headquartered here in Nashville, and also from government jobs in Washington, DC and around the country. Losing a job can feel like a punch in the gut, whether you saw it coming or not. It can be a
In a previous post, I shared how the 2025 job market will be competitive, with six in ten workers expected to be looking for a new job. If you’re part of the 60% of workers seeking a new career in the new year, then you need to learn how 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
Conducting a confidential job search without jeopardizing your current role can be tricky. You have to be strategic but not sneaky, while remaining professional. Below are some practical tips to help you mask your job search and keep it private, while also maintaining your professionalism with your current employer. 8
The job market has become more and more competitive in recent months, thus making the job search a much longer process. A prolonged job search can be demoralizing and can do a real number on your motivation and self-esteem. Here are my top 7 ways to stay motivated. Feeling stuck
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