Right now, it’s easy to feel a bit limited. We’ve been in lockdown to some varying degree since March. Many have faced job loss. Others have faced increasing pressures to do more with less and juggle to keep things going at work and at home. It’s easy to give into...
Yes! While the statistical and anecdotal evidence varies, a cover letter will help you stand out. Just this year ResumeLab surveyed 200 hiring decision-makers to get their feedback on cover letters. According to their survey, 83% of respondents claimed that a great...
Whether you had already been engaged in an active job search or you’ve just lost your job, I know it’s a terribly stressful time to be unemployed. The basic advice I gave in my related post, Career Planning During the COVID-19 Crisis, holds true: all the same job...
Companies have already started layoffs, furloughs and pay cuts. There is so much uncertainty and you may be feeling very anxious about the possibility of losing your job. So how do you handle career planning during a crisis like the one we are currently living...
Every job is broken down into hard and soft skills. Certain jobs require specific education, experience, or proficiency - like using Excel or knowing a particular programming language. These are hard skills. They are specific and measurable. “Core,” “key” or...
Interviewing can be as nerve-wracking as dating. And just like dating you are trying to figure out if you are compatible. A good match is based on authenticity. It’s based on what you are really like. Not your idealized version of yourself. Not clever marketing on...
Many years ago, when I studied abroad in Spain, my fellow students and I noticed that people generally seemed more relaxed and social, more joyful. Our Spanish friends and teachers explained that unlike Americans they worked to live, not lived to work. Being fully...
No matter how great the fit, there are periods where everything just feels flat at work. Sometimes when we start to stagnate, we think it’s time to look for a new job, but often we just need to get reinvigorated. Here are 3 easy ways to be happier at work: 1....
Dealing with a career gap often causes us stress. We worry it reflects negatively on us and this can tap into self-doubt. The good news is more and more people recognize that layoffs happen, life happens. Still, you will need to explain your absence and may...
Having a career plan is essential. If you work for a company that offers career planning as a part of your professional development, you are incredibly fortunate. But be cautioned: the career path you create with your current employer is one that is in alignment...
The coaching experience I hold near and dear to my heart happened with a mother who came to one of my workshops. It’s a little different from a 1:1 coaching session, as this was a group experience, but that is similar to how my Virtual Program sessions will run, so...
Throughout my career as a coach, I have learned many do’s and don’ts for success. With any client-facing profession there will always be a standard or rule book for working with others. But I want people to know that just because we’re working in the realm of...
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