Do you feel stuck in your job and career? Don’t worry, because you aren’t alone. As a resume writer and career coach, it’s my job to help people find work they love. Over the past 20 years, I have spoken to thousands of people who are unhappy about their professional life. Maybe they don’t like … Continued
Covid-19 has created a challenging and scary job market. If you lost your job during the crisis, how can you find a new one quickly? Are you secure even if you are currently employed? Who in your circle of co-workers, family and friends is going through a stressful time? One thing that might help is … Continued
It’s always nerve-wracking when a recruiter asks what salary you are looking for. If you ask for too much, you may put yourself out of consideration. If you ask for too little, you may be leaving money on the table. This question is particularly relevant during this time of economic uncertainty because of COVID-19. As … Continued
Have you ever wanted to change jobs, but you are not clear on how to actually think about doing this? You don’t want to make a bad decision in your career. But there are two basic reasons why people usually move on from their current job. They are either being pulled from their job by … Continued
How do you write a transition cover letter when you want to change careers or jobs? At some point in your career, you might want to move to another industry or a different type of job that’s more exciting and fulfilling. So, how do you get the attention of a recruiter or a hiring manager … Continued
When job hunting, what we do in our spare time can be almost as important as what we do at work. Our careers and jobs can take up much of our life, but we always need some way to blow off some steam and enjoy ourselves. Our passions in life can say a lot about … Continued
Are you worried about your job right now? The COVID-19 pandemic has been causing devastating changes in almost every industry. Millions of people have lost their jobs, or are afraid layoffs will be coming soon. Unemployment has been at the highest level since the Great Depression in the 1930s, and it may stay that way … Continued
Are you discouraged with your job search and don’t know what to do about it? You’ve updated your resume, your LinkedIn profile is in good shape, and you are making contact with people in your network. You are being diligent about spending the time and effort to find a job. So, what’s the problem? Why … Continued
Imagine that you’ve been scouring the internet, looking for a new job. You finally find an exciting job posting that sparks something inside deep inside. But is it really a good fit for you? Are you sure that you’re qualified to apply for a job? How would this position advance your career? When reviewing a … Continued
Have you ever felt like you wanted to see the world? Travel is said to broaden the mind, but it also broadens your employment experience! No matter if you were visiting a different country for work or for pleasure, the experience that you gain there could be of major interest to potential employers. Many of … Continued
