When employers post openings they typically get slammed with resumes from qualified and non-qualified candidates. […]
Career Coaching Unlocks Intelligence
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Tough Job Interview Question? Remember Your Three P’s
Everyone faces tough job interview questions now and again. But there are a few queries […]
Career Coaching, Career Counseling or Career Consulting?
Is there really a difference and if so, which is right for you? To be […]
Getting the Most out of your College Career Services Division
Look in your closet. Go on. Look at that vintage poncho, pocket bike, abdominal toner […]
Keep These Ten Things In Mind Before Your Interview
When it comes to your next interview, it’s not only important to share your qualifications […]
Do You Have a Promotion Proposal Ready To Roll?
So your boss called you into her office for your annual review. You talked a […]
Thinking About a Career Change?
Before you waste time with endless applications, identify your target organizations. Conduct a search on […]
Five Things You Should Do Before You Send Your Resume
If you want to be seriously considered for a position, then you’ll want to submit […]
I Hate My Job!
If I’ve heard this once, I’ve heard it a million times. Why do we get […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Living Each Moment
Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow […]
This is your year. Set and achieve your most important goals!
We all have goals, plans, objectives and dreams. It doesn’t matter what they are or […]
Planning and Winging It: An Awesome Combination
There’s nothing wrong with choosing kiwi and strawberries for your dessert. You don’t have to […]
Salary: Take a Cut to Make the Cut?
Whoa now. What am I talking about here? A salary cut? Am I crazy? Please […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: 7 Ways to Get What You Want!
This may appear counterintuitive: focusing on mindful simplicity then asking for more? But charting a […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Tea Time
What dude do you know takes time for tea? What woman in your circle has […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Being Different
As a business owner, I know what I need to do to build my business. […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: What’s So Funny?
Laughter is great for your soul, life, relationships and career. We all need to embrace […]
Instagram for Career Happiness and Career Advancement
Let’s face it. We love pictures. That’s what Instagram is all about. So how can […]
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 […]
Are You Working With a Manipulator?
Oh, good golly. Why do we have to play head games? I’ll tell you why—FEAR! […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Clear Your Career Clutter
In this New Year, you’re probably doing a little “clear the clutter” housekeeping. This may […]
Gain Killer Confidence Through Resume Development
There’s nothing more inspiring than to see your hard work reflected in black and white. […]
Are You Successful AND Lonely?
It can be lonely at the top. Did you know that oftentimes loneliness occurs when […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Blame—Put a Pin in It!
“The enemy of art is the absence of limitations.” – Orson Welles. For those who […]
Is Busy Work Getting in the Way of Your Career Happiness?
Do you ever wonder why you can’t seem to reach your goals? Perhaps, at the […]
Rejection? This, Too, Shall Pass
Am I getting spiritual here? Not really. “This, too, shall pass” isn’t from the Bible, […]
Is Your Anxiety Narrowing Your Vision?
We are all anxious from time to time. Sometimes our anxiety and stress can cloud […]
The Best Resume Tip Ever—Unearth Your Value
You need employe this powerful resume tip: Unearth Your Value
Career Coaching Question: What Are Your Fees?
As a consumer, I appreciate knowing in advance the investment I’ll be making so I can appropriately budget. While any investment that positively impacts your life and career is worth it, it’s important to have all the facts prior to making a decision.
Career Happiness Tip: Courtesy and Career Advancement
Not long ago, I called on an organizational client. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the opportunity […]
Career Happiness Question: Do You Want an Amazing Career?
What would it feel like to say “My career is amazing”? Pretty great, huh? The […]
Creating a Personally Branded Resume Starts at the Top
When I say “at the top” I literally mean “at the top.” The top of […]
Key Traits for the C-Suite
Successful leaders are continually evolving. They work with coaches, mentors and trainers to continually hone […]
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 […]
Meeting Management Tips
Sometimes meetings can get out of hand. We can steer off the agenda, kick up […]
30-Second Commercial—The Elevator Speech Decoded
Wherever you go, someone is bound to ask, “What do you do?” Savvy job seekers, […]
The Secret (or not so secret) Formula for Career Advancement
“I can’t express how grateful I am to have had your guidance while I searched […]
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 […]
Career Advancement Query: How may I help you?
“How May I Help You?” I never leave a professional interaction without extending this final […]
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 […]
How to Resign from Your Job
When I worked in the counseling division of a college, I recall a colleague who […]
Three “Musts” for Giving and Taking Constructive Criticism
No one likes to be told how to improve. Criticism, constructive or otherwise, can make […]
Annual Salary Survey
Recently, Parade Magazine published their Annual Salary Survey highlighting what people earn in various occupations. […]
Gossip Can Be Career-Derailing
We all want to be seen as the consummate professional, yet it’s almost impossible to […]
When is Gossip Good for Your Career?
Believe it or not, there are a few occasions when gossip can be good for […]
Closing Time – Submitting After the Application Deadline Has Passed
It’s beyond frustrating when you discover the ideal opportunity after the application deadline has already […]
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 […]
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 […]
Emails can be Toxic to Your Career
When you’re trying to build your network, find job leads or ask someone for help, […]
How to Use Facebook in Your Job Search
Social media isn’t for everyone. I get it. But odds are you’re probably using a […]
5 Daily Career Do’s – Number 3
On your daily career do list you now have two critical must do’s—Take 15 and […]
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 […]
Tough Interview Questions: “What Are Your Career Wins?”
If I had a penny for every time a client has said, “I feel boastful […]
Advancing Your Career
There seems to be a growing pattern of people in dire straits digging deep, harnessing […]
The Best Time To Look for a Job
Many people feel that a job search is a full time job in itself. With […]
10 Mindset Hacks for Resume Writing Motivation
Everyone wants to be ready when that next great opportunity comes along. But to be […]
Your Job Search and Talent Recruitment Trends
Every employer has a unique recruitment strategy for finding top talent. Professionals entering the job […]
Career Coaching Unlocks Intelligence
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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 Coach Tips For Offer-Generating Questions to Ask During the Interview
No matter how seasoned the professional that I’m working with, they always feel challenged by […]
Career Coaching, Career Counseling or Career Consulting?
Is there really a difference and if so, which is right for you? To be […]
The Young Professional’s Guide to Moving Up
I facilitate a cross-organizational, young professionals group made up of rising stars in their industries. […]
My New Job is a Mistake!
Before our career journey ends, we’ll all have made a mistake or two. This may include […]
Career Coaching Helps You Take Bold Steps!
We all have the ability within us to do and be whatever we want. What […]
Career Transitions – Career Coaching Can Help
Career transitions mean change, and change is never easy. It can be exiting and energizing, […]
Establishing Focus in an Interview
Establishing focus is an important competency to demonstrate in an interview. Those familiar with the […]