A common question that many career coaches hear from individuals during a period of transition is, “Do I really need to be on social media during this job search?” The answer is yes! Social media has multiple benefits. It enables you to access more job leads. And it also enables you to tell your story and establish your brand. One way to tell your story through social media is by building a consistent personal brand. A personal brand can help convey to recruiters or employers a message that … [Read more...]

Congratulations! You applied for a job online and you’ve just received a phone call inviting you in for an interview with the hiring manager. That’s a big hurdle. Now you can walk into that interview and do what you do best — talk about yourself! If only it were that simple, right? Making it to the interview with a decision-maker is a great step forward, but first you must prepare by spending a significant amount of time learning about the interviewer, the organization, and the industry … [Read more...]

How often have you heard the term “culture” used as a buzzword in your organization? Does your brain instantly sort through its mental rolodex and see ping-pong tables, employee happy hours and yoga “break rooms?” Or is it just a taboo topic that your colleagues avoid? Culture is much more than just company perks that an organization describes on a piece of paper and offers its employees. Facilitating and maintaining a healthy culture takes hard work, but the financial reward can be … [Read more...]

When Summer officially comes to a close and Fall makes its entrance, many think of this time as a transitional period from scheduled vacations and long weekends to getting “back on the treadmill.” However, with the holiday season quickly approaching, it can also be a time for increased distractions, decreased levels of motivation and shifted focus. How does one maintain the same level of productivity in the workplace at times when it can feel so tempting to give in to the temptations of … [Read more...]

Congratulations! You’ve made it through the preliminary interview and think that everything went well. The energy was positive and you feel that you made a great connection with the hiring manager. Now it’s time to think about next steps. But what happens when a few days have passed and you haven’t yet heard anything? Everyone knows the phrase, “A first impression is a lasting impression.” After the interview, part of your first impression is the follow-up. Many may think that the days of … [Read more...]

Emotional Intelligence: The capacity to be aware of, control, and express one’s emotions. When emotional intelligence is brought up in conversation, some roll their eyes, nod their heads and tune out the words being spoken to them. Why? Because the importance of emotional intelligence is often overlooked in organizations. But the truth is, being aware of and in touch with your emotional strengths and weaknesses can actually help you become a better leader, build stronger, healthier … [Read more...]

Imagine the moment you find yourself sitting in your office chair engaging in conversation with your manager, and suddenly all you hear are the words, “We have to let you go.” Each individual receives the news of their separation differently. Some are overcome by fear and anxiety and they become frozen. Some immediately think about how they will tell their children or their parents. Some see their job loss as a great relief. Some envision themselves living on the street. Some approach … [Read more...]

So, you’ve been out of a job for more than two months and think you have a pretty solid grasp on what it feels like to be “unemployed.” You’ve taken some “you time,” done some soul searching, painted the living room, and maybe even embarked on a trip you’ve always wanted to take. Now, the fun is over and you are ready to turn the page on the next chapter in your career. Once you’ve dug yourself out of the obligatory “vacation mode” headspace and finally mustered up the courage to take a … [Read more...]

It has been weeks since your last interview, and you simply cannot bear the thought of letting the next opportunity that comes your way fall through the cracks. You’ve just received a call from your recruiter with news that the perfect job opportunity is within your reach — in fact, the interview is tomorrow morning at 8:00. With little time to prepare and a laundry list of things that need to be completed, this blog post unveils five considerations when faced with a short-notice job … [Read more...]