Career Advice & Insights

If layoffs are on the horizon, take the necessary steps to operate at your best and prepare for the worst. If you’re concerned that layoffs may be in your company’s future, it’s in your best interest to prepare for the job search ahead of time – not after you’ve received the pink slip and you’re … Read More

Whether you will graduate this semester or have been looking for a job since last May, incorporate these five tips into your job-search strategy so you’ll be on the right track. Perfect your personal brand Invest in a professional resume that’s designed to highlight your relevant skills and make it past the electronic gatekeepers.  Clean … Read More

Consider upgrading your mobile device to a smart phone to demonstrate your tech savvy and continue the job search on the go. Week 3 of New Year, New You. The past two weeks we’ve worked on upgrading your look and re-engineering your resume to get past the digital gatekeepers.  This week I want to focus … Read More

Bounce back from a layoff with a targeted job-search strategy. As with any loss in your life, a layoff – especially if it’s unexpected – is bound to bring up a sea of different emotions in its wake. The key is to acknowledge these feelings and then move on. Dwelling on the layoff and what … Read More

The job market doesn’t take the holidays off and neither should you. While your competition is busy sipping eggnog, take advantage of this opportunity to move your job search efforts ahead. Follow the five strategies below this season to get a head start on your search for the New Year. Make a list…and check it … Read More

Invest in your image on and offline with a budget-conscious haircut, updated clothes, makeup, and a professional head shot for your online profiles. This week I want you to go shopping for your personal brand. That’s right, you heard me – shopping. Sure, you can tell your significant other that Amanda made you do it. … Read More

Alumni can be some of your most valuable job search networking contacts, but only if you utilize them effectively. Unfortunately, most candidates have the goal of an introduction… and it’s usually the wrong goal. When you pick an alumni networking goal that’s achievable (one that is in the contact’s power to deliver) and that delivers … Read More

Utilize your volunteer experience to boost your resume and expand your network during the job search. Q: I haven’t worked outside the home except to volunteer for many years and can’t even get an interview.  I know I can do the job but how do you get that across?  – Doreen M. A: It can be so … Read More

We’re still over a year away from the Presidential election, but we are already seeing commercials and news reports related to a national or local candidate. Regardless of your political beliefs, running for office is very similar to running a job search, and there’s a lot we can learn from our politicians regarding how to … Read More