So you are contemplating a job switch, or, you have been laid off and need to start looking. Or, maybe you have been job hunting for a while and it is not going as smoothly as you had anticipated. Frustrated? Here are some steps along the way that may challenge you..and how a career coach […]
5 Reasons to Move On
Fortunately you are employed. You’re getting a salary and benefits. But it is just not working for you. How do you know when it is time to leave your job and find something else that will make you feel productive, satisfied and put food on the table? 1) When you’re bored out of your mind. The job is so […]
When do you need a career coach?
If you are having a great job search, taking lots of meetings, getting interviews and getting call backs, you are on the right track but, if you experience any of the following, then it is time to work with a career coach. 1) Have no idea what to do next. You have been laid off and you always […]
After the Interview, Then What?
So you’ve had an interview for the perfect job for you and you think it went really well. Then what? There is no such thing as a “thank you” letter. It’s all about reinforcing your candidacy and making sure they remember what you can do for them. Here are 5 tips for the follow-up email: 1) Write […]
5 Reasons Not to Go it Alone
You are in a job search and you are feeling frustrated, lonely, exhausted and ready to give up. But you don’t have a job yet and you are wondering, how can this get better? By joining a group or workshop you don’t have to go it alone. Why join? 1) It keeps you motivated – Job hunting is an […]
5 Ways to Research in Prep for Your Interview
Preparation for an interview is crucial for your success as a job candidate. Not only must you be prepared to talk about your accomplishments and how you can help the company, you must also learn as much about the company, its mission, and culture as you can. Here are 5 ways to research a company and […]
How to Answer 5 Difficult Interview Questions
In preparation for your interviews, you need to expect that there will be at least one, or more, “zingers.” Questions you wish they didn’t ask, but which you know will probably be asked, based upon your resume. So you need to be prepared. Here are some of those difficult questions and how to answer them. The important thing […]
5 Things to Stop and 5 Things to START
Just checking in to see how your job search is going. Not getting the results you expected? Here are five things you need to STOP doing and 5 things you need to START doing to get unstuck. 1) STOP giving out your business card to everyone you meet. INSTEAD, set up a coffee or a lunch to get […]
How to Answer Ads on the Internet
Did you know that only 10% of job seekers actually a get a job from answering ads on the Internet? How do you avoid falling into a black hole and make sure your resume floats to the top of the pile? Here are some tips you need to follow to make it work for you. 1) […]
3 + 3 = Information Meetings
What do you say during an information meeting? If you are networking, and making connections, you are getting information meetings with people who are second or third degree connections. They may offer career advice and may, in the future, have a job opening or know of a job opening. You are not interviewing for an […]