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Most of us freeze up when someone we love loses their job. We go quiet because we don’t want to say the wrong thing. Being let go, especially for reasons outside of our control, can feel like a huge loss. It isn’t just income. Its identity, community and a sense of purpose. If someone in... Read more »
2026-05-19 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
What Executives Need to Acknowledge First in a Job Search When I was invited to speak to teachers about preparing students for the workforce, I didn’t start with résumés. I didn’t start with LinkedIn. I didn’t start with networking. I started with reality. Whether you’re 17 entering the workforce or a seasoned executive navigating a... Read more »
2026-04-30 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
My two teenagers landed new jobs this summer. As a professional résumé writer and career strategist, I’m always behind the scenes, reminding my kids to download the job postings for their new positions and update their résumés before they forget. Kid 1 upgraded their skills in lifeguarding, serving, and first aid. Kid 2 enhanced their... Read more »
2025-06-25 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
When I founded Promotion Career Solutions nearly 18 years ago, I wasn’t just launching a business – I was answering a calling. Throughout my career, I have witnessed the frustration of those who felt stuck, undervalued and uncertain about their next move and the transformative power of meaningful work. I knew I could make a... Read more »
2025-01-10 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
Read to the end to find out the job search habits we tossed out last year! 1. Sending applications everywhere and anywhere. ✔ Instead: Limit your search to jobs you’re motivated to win. Second-tier roles can wait. Pursue top-tier roles with dogged determination. Applying to second, third and fourth-choice roles only invites chaos and mediocrity... Read more »
2024-12-16 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
As someone who works with senior leaders navigating career transitions, I see this struggle often. Last month, a CEO reached out, frustrated and unsure how to move forward. He’d been asking himself questions like: What do I want to be when I grow up? What do I want to do next? What industry should I... Read more »
2024-12-08 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
Is your resume ready for the opportunity you’ve been waiting for? If you’re holding off on updating your resume until the perfect role or Board opportunity presents itself, let me give you a significant competitive advantage—start preparing now. Here’s why: When that dream job gets posted, you don’t want to scramble to email a resume... Read more »
2024-12-02 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
An executive was looking at job opportunities outside her industry. She asked me to tell her the truth about her resume. “Is it OK?” I gave my usual answer: “Your resume is fine. Most resumes are fine. But you want a resume that’s more than fine, right?” And I added a part I hadn’t put... Read more »
2024-11-05 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
You’re less than five years from retirement. You’ve decided you don’t want to stay in your job any longer. It’s time to make a move. But…the last time you looked for work, it was the 20th century. Mack called me last week with this exact issue. She loved her job for 20+ years, but it... Read more »
2024-04-02 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
Define what the finish line looks like. How will you know you’ve secured the right offer from the right company for the right role? It sounds simple enough, but you’d be surprised to learn that many six-figure executives struggle to define this for themselves. Most think they clearly understand what they want until they learn... Read more »
2023-12-19 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
1. Blasting your network with messages about job loss. ✔ Instead: Send a tailored message to a specific person asking for a one-on-one conversation. Start building relationships with individuals. Rinse and repeat. 2. Relying on job boards. ✔ Instead: Take ownership of your job search. Expand your network. Conduct market research. Collect insights from first... Read more »
2023-12-05 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
One of the hardest parts of my job is talking with senior executives who are desperate for a new job but seemingly unwilling and unable to recognize what they’re doing isn’t working. Their desperation has led them to fear, anxiety, stress and loss of confidence. This week, I had two such calls. Call one: She... Read more »
2023-11-28 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
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