As the pace of recruiting continues to quicken in the third quarter of 2021, my clients are more regularly being asked about their crisis management skills, particularly in light of the recent global pandemic. Operating in a Covid-19 environment added an additional layer of stress to the workplace ...
Eight Ways to Keep Your Job Search Moving Forward in a World That Feels Like it is Standing Still
We are eight months into this pandemic. As a job seeker, you have mastered Zoom, updated your resume, and practiced your pitch. But it’s certainly not business as usual and unusual times call for different ways of doing things and a whole lot of creativity. In today’s climate, you don’t have ...
Four Job Search Trends That Have Emerged During the Pandemic
While the pandemic has created a host of new challenges for job seekers, there are also certain shifts the pandemic has instigated as it relates to job search that can work to your advantage. Here are a few. Few hiring managers will question why you are in transition this year or next. One of th...
How to Keep Track of Your Network During a Job Search
As a career coach I’ve noticed that my clients often have trouble keeping track of their networking activities or remaining accountable for their search. In an effort to make this process easier, I recently created a tool to accelerate a client’s networking opportunities and expedite their sear...
Five Things You Can Do During the Pandemic to Accelerate Your Job Search
These are not normal times. And job search is no exception. Many of my clients have reported job leads that quickly dried up and budgets for new roles that vanished in the aftermath of the pandemic. While it might be more challenging to secure interviews right now, activity is still happening, and ...
How to Persevere in Your Job Search During Times of Uncertainty
We are certainly facing unchartered waters due to the current pandemic, and people in a job search may feel like they are navigating without a compass. The job search process is riddled with uncertainty, and our new normal is creating a level of complexity that most of us have never seen. Some job ...
4 Tips For Getting Noticed On LinkedIn
To get the most out of your LinkedIn profile, make sure you do these four things: Complete Your Profile. Your profile is the “front door” to your LinkedIn account. First impressions matter — so make sure you’ve made your profile as complete as possible. As an added benefit, your Link...
Rx for Creating a Healthy Network
Networking is the exchange of information and the cultivation of productive and authentic relationships. Some people would rather go to the dentist than go to a networking meeting or event. Many avoid it altogether throughout their careers and find themselves in a bind when they are in a job search...
How to Avoid Networking That Goes Nowhere
Mobilizing your network during a job search is a lot of work with many ups and downs. People don’t always react to your requests for guidance and information as you'd like them to, and many report learning who their friends really are during a search. After coaching hundreds of job search clien...
On the First Day of Christmas, My Network Gave to Me…
Despite popular belief, the holiday season is a great time to continue your job search efforts to accelerate potential activity in December and the New Year. Here are 12 networking tips for the holiday season. Attend holiday parties. Many professional associations host holiday parties. This is a ...