When employers post openings they typically get slammed with resumes from qualified and non-qualified candidates. […]
Career Coaching Unlocks Intelligence
In the movie Lucy, Scarlett Johansson’s character has the ability to unlock larger portions of her “brain […]
Tough Job Interview Question? Remember Your Three P’s
Everyone faces tough job interview questions now and again. But there are a few queries […]
Get The Most Out Of Your Next Conference
Professional development is always important when growing your career. Still, it’s savvy to invest your […]
I Want To Help You Find Career Happiness
Happiness is a choice. The one thing that we can easily manage in our life […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: The First Day of The Rest of Your Life
Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life. It starts right now. […]
Two Ways to Take Constructive Criticism Like a Winner
Once, I read that there is really nothing constructive about constructive criticism. No matter how […]
Why You Need To Know Yourself and Your Competition
Know yourself and know who your competition is. If your competition is better than you, […]
Salary: Take a Cut to Make the Cut?
Whoa now. What am I talking about here? A salary cut? Am I crazy? Please […]
Someday, I’ll be Career Happy. Why Not Today?
“The road to someday leads to a town of nowhere.” What are you waiting for? […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Well-Rested
If I asked you how you were, you’d probably respond “tired.” It’s been a busy […]
Is Parenthood Holding You Back from a Big Career Change?
This is a common pressure for all parents. As a professional, you need change in […]
Longing for a Different Career?
Do you ever feel you made the wrong career choice? We all do from time […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Three Rules for Stress Reduction
You know what I’m going to say here—we need to find ways to cut stress […]
Year of a Mindful Career: A Health Promise
We all set resolutions for the New Year and certainly “health” is the biggest one […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Being Mindful of Mindfulness
Everyone is on the mindfulness kick these days, but are we fashioning it into a […]
The Year of a Mindful Career
I set an intention on November 1, 2015 that I shared with my friends and […]
The Best Resume Tip Ever—Unearth Your Value
You need employe this powerful resume tip: Unearth Your Value
Career Happiness Tip: 5 Ways to Employ a Little “Love Your Work”
Loving what you do is important for career success. Sure, you can make a big […]
Creating a Personally Branded Resume Starts at the Top
When I say “at the top” I literally mean “at the top.” The top of […]
Don’t Suck Up, Manage Up
We all work with that person who bends over backwards for the boss. No matter […]
You’re an Amazing Superhero
There’s no one else like you. You have something special that people want in their […]
Personal Branding—Why Bother?
Branding is a hot new word circulating within organizational walls and C-Suites. But it’s not […]
What’s the difference between a career coach and a life coach?
In my opinion, whether you’re seeking a promotion, a new position or the opportunity to […]
Resume Writing Rich with STARs, CARs & OARs
Resumes rich with STARs, CARs and OARs get the most attention and drive the most […]
Avoid Interview Flatlining: Tips for Demonstrating Interest and Energy
A colleague of mine recently confessed to “falling asleep” while interviewing a candidate. According to […]
Deliver Us from Email: Career Advancement Email Strategies
Email. This amazing resource that connects us with the click of a key may be […]
30-Second Commercial—The Elevator Speech Decoded
Wherever you go, someone is bound to ask, “What do you do?” Savvy job seekers, […]
How to Deal with Difficult People
A colleague, client, subordinate or even a supervisor can be difficult from time to time. […]
What is Professionalism?
Recently, I attended a workshop where everyone was asked to define professionalism. For me, I […]
Career Success Strategy: Take Control Over What You Can Control
There are certain things we can control and things we cannot. Career success hinges on what […]
Career Success Strategy: Three Ways To Not Lose Control
If you’re a “control freak” like me, you need to have a handle on your […]
Preserve Professional Promises
We make them, but don’t always keep them. Canned promises are sour substitutes for ones […]
Career Advancement Query: How may I help you?
“How May I Help You?” I never leave a professional interaction without extending this final […]
Career Enhancement by Showing Appreciation
Deepak Chopra once said, “Success and happiness root in who I make happy today.” Showing […]
A Summer Job Search
Did you know that summer is a great time to look for a job? That’s […]
Should You Invest in LinkedIn Job Seeker Premium?
I get asked this question all the time by my clients—“Should I invest in Job […]
Retention Strategies that Fail
Don’t Make False Promises. One of the worst things managers can do is to make false […]
Is Your Employee Worth Retaining?
Nothing speaks louder than money. And when you’re struggling with an employee who is costing […]
Are You Engaged? Employee Engagement
If you’re engaged then you are energized, dedicated and committed to your work and your […]
Is Your Resume One Sided?
I’m not talking pages here, I’m talking perspectives. Resumes that are “one sided” are only […]
What’s Your Resume Worth?
When it comes to developing a resume, it’s an investment. Money and time are two […]
Interview Questions Versus Resumes: Where to Invest Your Time
Did you know that the real reason people miss out on great opportunities is because […]
Resume or Job Search—Which Comes First?
When you’re considering a career change, your first instinct may be to create a resume. […]
Interview Questions to Ask Employers
While considering potential interview questions, you’ll also want to think about a few to ask. […]
5 Daily Career Do’s—Number 5: Connect
Perhaps, I saved the best for last. Of course that’s my opinion, but I think […]
When is Gossip Good for Your Career?
Believe it or not, there are a few occasions when gossip can be good for […]
Crafting Good Interview Questions for Candidates
Recruiters often ask me what some of my favorite interview questions are. This harkens me […]
Resume Do’s and Don’ts
A simple as this advice may seem, perhaps this topic may be best reserved for […]
CV Sample Profile Summary
Yes, you can take a CV beyond the basic turn-of-the-century formatting. Just because a CV […]
Should You Use a CV Template?
A Curriculum Vitae takes time to prepare and shouldn’t be done overnight. Still, there is […]
Key Traits for the C-Suite
Successful leaders are continually evolving. They work with coaches, mentors and trainers to continually hone […]
I Just Made a Huge Mistake!
I would love to be perfect. But I’m far from it. I make mistakes everyday. […]
Putting the YOU in Your “Infomercial”
Wherever you go, someone is bound to ask “what do you do?” Savvy job seekers, […]
Three Ways You Can Be Career Happy Today
Let’s start the movement to make work an even more amazing place. Everyone deserves a […]
Laughter is Good for Your Career
We all know that when we’re happy we’re more productive. And anytime we make positive […]
5 Daily Career Do’s—Number 4
Disney Princess Elsa got it right! Sometimes you just need to “Let it go!” Whether […]
Building a CV – Curriculum Vitae
I can’t stress enough that when building a CV you need to first determine whether […]
Should Everyone in Higher Education Use a CV?
Are CV’s exclusively designed for higher education? Should everyone in higher education use a CV? […]
Capture Career Success
Everyone wants to be recognized. We feel great when someone acknowledges who we are or […]
Interview Questions Most Employers Will Ask
It seems that whenever you’re preparing for a transition, promotion or raise review, the interview […]
The Three C’s of Interview Questions
You will probably undertake an interview, advancement and career transition in your professional lifetime. Each […]
CV or Resume—Which Do You Need?
I often find my executive and higher education clients referring to their resume as a […]
Salary Calculator for In Between Careers
When you’re considering a job offer, a salary calculator is a great way to determine […]
Resume Template or Resume Writer?
As a certified professional resume writer (CPRW), I get this question a lot: “How can […]
Pinterest for Job Leads?
An increasing number of employers are using Pinterest to find talent. They are also launching […]
Emails can be Toxic to Your Career
When you’re trying to build your network, find job leads or ask someone for help, […]
Job Search Using Social Media
I know that the most comfortable way to look for a job is by sitting […]
Salary Calculator for Weighing Job Offers
A salary calculator is a great tool for negotiating salary and planning for a raise. […]
Two Sides of Resume Samples
As a certified professional resume writer (CPRW), I’ve been helping my clients create job-winning resumes […]
Reading People to Advance Your Career
In order to advance your career you’ll need to know how to read others. What […]
Avoid These Career Faux Pas
A day doesn’t go by when I don’t get at least five or more requests […]
Advancing Your Career
There seems to be a growing pattern of people in dire straits digging deep, harnessing […]
5 Daily Career Do’s – Second Step
Last month we explored the first—Take 15—in the series of 5 Daily Career Do’s. These […]
Academy Career Awards
You’re probably wondering “What the heck is Kim talking about now?” Well, I think it’s […]
The Best Time To Look for a Job
Many people feel that a job search is a full time job in itself. With […]
The ONE! Career Networking Event
May 7, 2015 from 6-8:00 p.m. Mark your calendar for THE ONE! networking event of […]
10 Mindset Hacks for Resume Writing Motivation
Everyone wants to be ready when that next great opportunity comes along. But to be […]
Career Coach—Your Partner in Positive Change
Why do we want big changes but are so adverse to the side effects? Probably […]
5 Daily Career Do’s
There are 5 Daily Career Do’s required to take your career to greater heights. These […]
Career Coaching Unlocks Intelligence
In the movie Lucy, Scarlett Johansson’s character has the ability to unlock larger portions of her “brain […]
Career Coaching Guides Future Success
They say a journey of a million miles begins with a single step. If we […]
Job Search Conundrum: Why Isn’t the Employer Calling?
This is a longer post, because I get this question a lot and I totally […]
Looking for a New Job? Call Your Career Coach
If you’re just toying with the idea of looking for a new job then it’s […]
Great Answers to Tough Job Interview Questions
Everyone faces tough job interview questions now and again, but there a few queries that […]
Where Do You See Yourself In 5 Years Interview Question Tips
An interview can really test your mettle, especially when you’re asked to predict your professional […]
Career Coaching for Career Happiness
If you’re wondering whether or not you are in the right career, you might also […]
Career Coaching on Conference Strategy
Professional development is always important when growing your career. Still, it’s important to invest your […]
Career Planning Can Build You Great Wealth!
Did you know that with a little planning you can be a millionaire? It’s true. […]
Career Coaching Helps You Take Bold Steps!
We all have the ability within us to do and be whatever we want. What […]
Saying “No” to Worry? Career Coaching Can Help
Saying “no” to worry is not easy. A Sage once observed that worry is almost […]
The Truth About Career Coaching
Career coaching can mean many things to many people. My clients define career coaching as […]
Visualize Your Success
Many companies use vision statements as a way of projecting success. Take Tom Watson, the […]
Establishing Focus in an Interview
Establishing focus is an important competency to demonstrate in an interview. Those familiar with the […]