Have you ever found an interesting online job posting, took a couple of days to respond, and by the time you did, poof, it was gone? Yikes! It can be frustrating! How could that happen that fast? There are a couple of primary reasons why a job posting can disappear quickly: 1) The company might … Continued
Right now, COVID-19 is impacting every part of our economy. Some industries are doing very well; others are just trying to stay afloat. It’s the same situation at home, as child care is currently a significant issue for parents. And nobody knows when this situation might get better. So, as a coach and a resume … Continued
Many times, a success story involves someone changing careers or finding a new job. But success can also be measured by someone simply making a good career decision in the first place. One time, I was at my dermatologist’s office. I am always curious and regularly ask people how it is that they went into … Continued
If you Google, “how to stay focused on your job search,” you will find lots of different suggestions. It is not a new concept. But you want answers that go beyond the cliché responses. Your lack of motivation and focus can be divided into two categories. Here are two ways to focus your job search: … Continued
Have you ever heard the expression “getting your act together?” Do you know how to get your act together when it comes to starting a job search? It was originally from Hollywood, but the concept can be a useful one for your job search. You need to mentally, emotionally, and physically make a clean break … Continued
Let me tell you a story. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, the heart of the Silicon Valley. I was relaxing with a cup of coffee on a Sunday morning, casually looking through the San Jose Mercury News. Unexpectedly, I saw a HUGE ad from LinkedIn that included 19 job postings! It was … Continued
Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia put together by volunteers who submit information. It is a massive resource of knowledge from all around the world. It is not professionally vetted, but it is very useful. You can conduct searches for job opportunities through the use of keywords. Let me show you three specific ways you … Continued
One of the most frustrating things about being new to the job market is the “chicken and the egg” situation. You know the old saying, which came first, the chicken or the egg? There is this belief out there that new grads are in the same sort of situation when looking for a place to … Continued
Do you hate getting up for your morning commute? Dragging yourself out of bed at 6 AM so you will have the time to haul your tired self to work is one of the worst parts of getting up in the morning. The length of time it takes to get to work can have such … Continued
Did you know you can research any company via their sitemap? Watch this video to discover one of my favorite ways to prep for that big interview. I’ve been helping people find jobs for 20 years. In that time, a lot of things have changed. Back when I first started out, it could be challenging … Continued
