Client Story: 3 Career Habits That Helped Me Land a New Role Quickly
I know that looking for a new role can be tough. And one thing that can make it hard is seeing other people’s successes, especially if it feels like you’re struggling. But remember: when you see that new job announcement on LinkedIn, what you don’t see is the time, energy, and...
Our Top 5 Summer Career Reads
Summer's here and we know you're probably ready to kick back with a page turner or an easy beach read. But along with those purely-for-fun books, we encourage you to spend a little time this summer reflecting on your career or building your skills with some of our favorite new career reads. If you're ready to boost your...
Job Searching? Take These 3 Steps Now to Start the New Year Strong
The end of the year is so close we can taste it. This is a great time to take a break, especially if you’re job searching or in career transition. While it may feel tough to step away from your search, it’s an important way to keep your energy and motivation up during this process so you won’t burn out. So if you’re planning to take a little break from your search over the holidays...
5 Ways Your Network Can Sustain - Not Drain - You
I’ve written a lot in the past about networking because I think it’s one of the most challenging, misunderstood, and important parts of the job search and career development process. People often say they find networking to be draining, but I believe it doesn’t have to be, and that if you can do it in a way that feels...
How to Network Right Now
What a month it’s been. Like all of you, I’m feeling overwhelmed as I process everything that’s happened in just a few short weeks. We want to address some of the common questions we’re hearing from our clients, and the first one we wanted to tackle is how to network right now. Networking is always important and that's going to be more true than ever as...
How to Job Search During the Holidays
The holiday season is here, and every year around this time we get questions from our clients who are in career transition about what this means for them. One of the biggest questions we get is whether any hiring happens this time of year, and the answer to that is a definite yes! But while hiring happens year round, it does tend to slow down around the...
What If We All Stopped "Networking"?
Today I’m writing about one of the scariest topics out there for many job seekers: networking. This is one of the biggest topics we focus on with our clients, and it’s a critical element of both the job search process and your overall career development.
Fall Cleaning For Your Career: 9 Ways to Prep For Peak Hiring Season
There’s something about the start of a new season that energizes me to finally tackle nagging chores and start with a clean slate.I especially feel this way at the start of fall: no matter how old I get, the start of a new school year is exciting and feels like a chance to start fresh. Fall is also a peak time for hiring, so there’s no better time to dust off your job search strategy and materials and spend some time cleaning house.