Be in demand
David wanted to update his resume for a job that was closing this week. He did a great job and needed only a few last-minute recommendations to maximize his chances of being selected for the role he wanted. If 2022 is the year you want to find a new job, these tips might be useful for you... Read more »
2022-03-26 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
✎ School? ✎ Work? ✎ Home? The truth is, most of us weren’t taught how to do it; or how to do it well. People often struggle to find the right words when job searching. They know they want a job, but aren’t sure what to say or how to phrase things when there isn’t... Read more »
2022-03-19 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
Ramona was looking for her first CEO role. In our sessions, she asked great questions, did the work and managed to transition industries and earn the title of Chief Executive Officer. How? She did what she does best. She used the business skills and acumen she already possessed. Specifically, she: 👉 managed her network and... Read more »
2022-03-12 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
John had been sending resumes to companies for weeks And hearing nothing back. This was weird because he was more than qualified for most jobs Still, no one was getting back to him. This had never happened to him before Because he never had to apply for a job He’s always just sort of found... Read more »
2022-03-05 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
Throughout his career, Saad had been part of the teams that developed marketing for products, programs and services. But he really struggled to apply the concept to himself, as a job seeker. He found it difficult to describe his accomplishments to others. And that made it challenging for him to explain why hiring him was... Read more »
2022-02-26 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
My friend Ruth is an executive who loves to talk to me about her career. And I love listening. She is particularly strategic in everything she does. When I suggest a tip or a resource, she’s on it! So, it’s no surprise I got this message from her. “Maureen, I’ve known for a while I... Read more »
2022-02-19 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
Marianne and I worked together seven years ago. Since then, the company she was working for was bought out and suddenly moving in a direction that didn’t feel right for her anymore. It was time for her to look elsewhere. She reached out to get guidance about how to begin her confidential job search. She... Read more »
2022-02-12 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
… but your resume doesn’t work alone. For the best results, you must pair it with an effective job search strategy. Imagine this: You place all the right elements in a fireplace – the wood, newspaper, kindling – if you want a nice cozy fire to light the room and keep you warm, at some... Read more »
2022-02-05 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
Frustrated with her job search, Hannah reached out to me looking for help. She couldn’t quite put her finger on what was going wrong. She’d been looking for work for two months, had a few interviews, but each time was told she lacked direct experience. Hannah had just graduated with a marketing diploma from a... Read more »
2022-01-29 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
Ben spent the last 15 years in hospitality. He was a strong General Manager who knew how to increase business and manage large teams. In his current role, Ben knew his career had peaked. “I’m at the top. There’s nowhere for me to go, but out” he told me. The idea of staying put was... Read more »
2022-01-22 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
Businesses, industries and professions change as they adapt to market conditions. “Jobs are changing and the skills needed to succeed will continue to evolve” reported LinkedIn’s Chief Economist, Karin Kimbrough last month (December 10, 2021). Booming industries change and so too must the people in them. (Think: Blockbuster video, vacuum sales professionals) Ensuring your employability... Read more »
2022-01-15 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
Natasha had put her job search on hold to deal with some personal issues this year. Ready to return to the job of looking for work, she found herself wondering whether her efforts had stalled and what to do next… “Should I focus on industry, A, B, or C? Or maybe I should try something... Read more »
2022-01-08 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
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