You can't go a day without seeing an article about the labor shortage, but you still aren't getting interviews. What gives? Listen in for a list of reasons why you may not be receiving a response when you apply for a job, and what to do instead.
What do losing weight and networking have in common? Well, they are both New Years Resolutions you will likely not keep. But not to worry, we have you covered with six tips to make your resolution stick. This is the year you finally build and nurture your network!
It's that time of year again - when we reflect on the past 12 months and start thinking about the year ahead. In this episode, we have for you three exercises that will set you up for success and get you ready to take on the new year’s endeavors!
Your turn! Asking thoughtful and relevant questions during the interview shows your enthusiasm and curiosity about the position and company. Listen in for three great questions to ask the hiring manager in your next interview.
Are you done with jumping from job to job? At some point in the first decade of your working life, you will probably tire of jumping around and start to think about the bigger picture. If this sounds like you, listen in to this month's episode for a list of strategies to make the shift from job to career.
First time working with a recruiter? Here are three tips to making a great first impression and nailing your initial screening interview.
Imagine that your career is a coast-to-coast road trip. There are many stops along the way, some occasional side roads, hills to climb, valleys to navigate and even some bad weather here and there. Much like the moves you make while driving your car, each step you take in your career needs to be with a purpose in mind. Keep from getting lost in unfamiliar territory by staying focused on your ultimate destination!
Summer may not be the ideal time for conducting a job search, but we've got a few tips to help you build momentum and generate interest during the seasonal slowdown.
This episode is for all you professionals working at large corporations or entities who wonder if you are missing something. We’ve assembled a list of traits and realities of working at a startup to help you think through this possible career move.
This week we’re honoring the graduating class of 2023 by sharing comments from our team of career coaches. We spend hundreds of hours every month reviewing resumes, preparing candidates for interviews, coaching on salary negotiations and hiring great talent. Additionally, we have all been early-career professionals and have lessons learned from those early days. We’ve collected our wisdom here. Remember, evolution happens when you heed advice from those who’ve stumbled before you.
Is your resume living in the past? It might be time for an upgrade! Listen in as we offer up a few tips to start fresh and look toward your future self rather than your past self.
Are you looking for a new position while already working 40+ hours a week? While much of the search process takes person-to-person contact, there are some pieces that can be automated. Listen in for five quick tips for conducting a passive job search.
Many of you who are thinking about switching positions this year may not have worked with a recruiter before. These super friendly people who seem to be interested in helping you with your career, often have a single motive in mind – getting paid. Now there are many very talented recruiters and staffing firms out there, but it's good to stay informed and keep an eye out for some common manipulative tactics and how to avoid them.
Is it time to ask for a raise? Listen in as we provide you with some framework for how to approach this subject with your manager and increase your potential for a successful outcome.
You've already let your family, friends and professional network know that you are looking for a job. Now it's time to expand your reach and gain access to an extended network. You need to get out there and meet new people not already in your "circle." Listen in for some fun options, as well as our guidelines for making the most of this indirect approach to looking for a job.
Common courtesies such as please, thank you, follow up calls, acknowledgements, graceful exits, referrals, straightforward responses and open, honest communication may very well mean the difference between you and another candidate. Listen in for five quick ways you can remember your manners during your job search.
The greatest obstacle to getting a job is you. We can all find reasons NOT to accomplish our goals, and it's easy to blame many of those reasons on someone else. The first thing you need to do is accept responsibility for your situation and then take the necessary steps to change it. In other words, get out of your own way! In this episode we offer up a few tips for making the most of your time and removing self-imposed obstacles.
When it comes to job search advice, you can count on every single person having an opinion. There is a LOT of information out there - and not all of it is valid content. In fact, some of it is just bad advice. Listen in for some of the most common pieces of bad advice that we encounter, and what to do instead!
Career development is an engaged activity and you must be active in your pursuit of a quality career - not just when you are looking for a new job. In this episode, we'll visit some common beliefs about career development and job searching.
Happy New Year! If one of your 2023 goals is to find a new job or reenergize your career, now is a great time to make a change! You might be ready to jump right in and see what happens, but before you put your feelers out there, take some time to get your professional "house" in order. Here are five things to tackle in advance of launching your job search.