Career Advice & Insights

A by-the-numbers look at how you can improve your job search.  You don’t need me to tell you that there’s a lot of job advice available on the web these days. A few clicks of the mouse, and you’re sure to find thousands of articles on every single job-search topic, from writing your resume to … Read More

Impress your interviewer by getting to the heart of the business’ needs. As a Career Coach, I’ve helped tons of people navigate through job search and they all have one goal in common: Get the perfect job as quickly and painlessly as possible. One way to do this is to own your job search and … Read More

Get a leg up on your job competition by starting your job search now.  Pool parties. Beach days. Barbecues. With so many wonderful distractions during the summer, it’s no wonder that many professionals postpone their job-search plans until the fall. It can be challenging to concentrate on your next career move when resumes and cover … Read More

Simplify your job search by dividing it into manageable phases.  As a job seeker, you will be taken on a journey that is sure to produce some highs and lows along the way. To help you navigate this process smoothly, I’d like to show you how I break down the job search into three main … Read More

How setting specific goals and reading job descriptions can save you hardship in your career search. Can you think of people in your personal life who seem to be their own worst enemies? You know the ones — you may even be one. They’re the folks who have grand plans that never seem to come … Read More

The right look can increase your confidence, show your personal style and make a lasting first impression. In a perfect world, we would all be judged on our inner beauty and the most qualified candidate would always get the gig. Unfortunately style, charisma, connections and the proverbial cool factor all play an influential role when … Read More

Everything college graduates need to know about entering the “real world.” According to AfterCollege, Inc., only 17 percent of graduating seniors reported having a job lined up as of April. If you find yourself among the 83 percent still looking for a job, it’s time to get serious about your search. Use the tips below … Read More

You don’t have to be paid for your efforts to list them as work experience on your resume. Sonja Frye’s kids were getting older, and she decided she wanted to return to the workforce. The problem was, she didn’t have a resume. She hadn’t worked in years, she told her resume writer, Mandy Minor. What … Read More

Keep it professional and there’s nothing to be squeamish about when you turn down one job offer for another. Use this advice to explain your regrets. It sounds too good to be true. One highly touted job seeker was hit with a perfect financial services storm: job offers from Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, Blackstone, and Raymond … Read More