Coaching Job Seekers & Career Changers

IS PROMOTING YOURSELF OKAY OR WILL IT SEEM LIKE BRAGGING?

When you tell an employer you are perfect for the job, are you being conceited?

No, as long as you use examples to show how you have used skills they seek.

Many people have told me, “I don’t want to sound like a showoff, but…” If you ...

ARE YOU CONDUCTING A JOBSEARCH?
IF SO, THERE IS SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW

Hiring managers will search for you on social media. Not only that, they often conduct a deep dive into your public online history including blogs, etc.

Therefore, set your privacy settings accordingly if you don’t what...

DO YOU HAVE TOO MUCH EXPERIENCE FOR THAT JOB?

If you apply for a job that requires fewer years of experience than you have, does that mean you should not consider it? Not necessarily.

Perhaps you have been a leader and want more customer-facing responsibilities, or you want to make a career pi...

CONGRATULATIONS. YOU’VE RECEIVED THE JOB OFFER, HOWEVER, THE SALARY IS NOT WHAT YOU EXPECTED.

In many cases, you can negotiate a salary offer. Most employers are used to candidates asking to do this. Remember, you can often include perks beyond salary (remote working, continued education, flexi...

CAN YOU DESCRIBE WHAT YOU DO AND WHO YOU ARE IN 30 SECONDS?

Sounds challenging, but it's possible. It is called an 'Elevator Pitch' because it is the length of time you would describe yourself during a short elevator ride. Since there are a limited number of points you will discuss, it should be...

Happy New Year! Clearly, 2021 will be different as we continue to settle into this ‘new normal’ lifestyle. If your year includes looking for a job or changing careers, take a look at this blog entry that summarizes some of the important points to consider as you begin your search. Employers are h...

WHEN YOU START TO LOOK FOR A JOB, WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU DO?

Many polish up their resumes. In some cases, this is a good idea, but ONLY if you know what you want to pursue.

Resumes need to be tailored for the job, so sending your generic updated document to as many postings you find will...

WHAT DO YOU SEE WHEN YOU TALK TO AN INTERVIEWER ON A VIDEO CALL?

If you said the interviewer, think again.

Unfortunately, many look at the face on the screen when they are talking to interviewers.

It’s understandable.

One of the first things you are told to do during an in-person interview is...

REMEMBER TO SAY THANK YOU

Let’s say the employer is considering you and an equally qualified applicant

🔹You send a thank you note.
🔹The other person doesn’t
🔹Guess what happens?

Many recruiters have said they would offer the job to the person who sent a thank you note. This simple gesture ...