Career Tips
Transparent Communication Is the Key to Networking & Building Relationships
“I’ll send you my updated resume.” “You’ll be hearing from us soon.” “I’ve enjoyed our conversation — I’ll be in touch for a final interview.” Whether you are a candidate seeking a new position or a hiring manager searching for the perfect fit, you have undoubtedly been on the receiving end of one of these…
Beware: The Counteroffer
You have just finished a lengthy interview process with your potential, new employer, and you got offered the job! Congrats! You are excited about the new opportunity and are looking forward to a much-needed change. Now the time comes to put in your notice. So, how much time is appropriate? 2, 3, 4 weeks? The…
Understanding the 7 Finer Points of Job Hunting
Job hunting for a new position can be like a full-time job if done right. It’s also fraught with potential pitfalls. It’s easy to make a misstep, which can impact the future of your career. The world is now digital, and everything about you is available to employers, including your social media presence and prior…
Working from Home: Tips & Tricks
I’ve had the privilege of working from my home office for the past 12 years. It takes a little adjusting at first, but once you’re comfortable with it, you become extremely productive and fly right through each day. Here are some tips and tricks that have worked for me over the years: Have a…
Turning the Interview Process Around
Let’s start with a joke: Interviewer: Well, we’re nearing the end of the interview. One more question: what do you consider your worst trait? Candidate: Oh, that’s easy. Honesty is my worst trait. Interviewer: I don’t consider honesty as a bad trait. Candidate: I honestly don’t care what you think. Seriously, though, folks, the interview…
The Freedom to Follow Your Dreams
On the Fourth of July, we celebrate freedom — the freedom to follow our personal and professional dreams. It is meaningful to reflect on the opportunities we have in America that are simply not available to everyone around the world. In the United States, we have the right to choose where we work and where…
Resources for Job Seekers: Getting Professional Assistance
You are searching for a new job either because you currently have one and you want a new challenge, or because you were laid off and your unemployment will run out, so you have to find work. In either case, you are working every avenue that you can think of, but you find that the…
What Did YOU Do During the Pandemic?
Don’t be surprised by the new interview questions during this pandemic. It’s evident that hiring practices have changed and will continue to change as we evolve out of the COVID shutdown. More interviews will be done via webcam. Start dates might get delayed. Interview questions will change. What?! Has it occurred to you that there…
The Value in Adjusting Your Job Search Expectations
The Coronavirus pandemic can be viewed in two ways: either as the worst thing that has happened to us or as a great opening. For those seeking an opportunity, this period can be a time to reinvent themselves or to learn a new skill. This is a great moment to assess one’s priorities and focus…
Want Your Dream Job? Avoid These 10 Common Mistakes
With the country preparing to get everyone back to work in a whole new normal, it is crucial to prepare for the job interview process! With a very deep candidate pool these days, it’s essential to consider all of the pitfalls that are out there and how to avoid them. It is important to make…
