How can you show your personality during a job interview--while also proving you can do the job? Job interviews can be nerve-wracking, leaving candidates feeling pressured to present a polished, rehearsed version of themselves. But employers aren't just looking for...
Are you using two computer monitors during your remote job interviews? This is increasingly common because job seekers think they're being efficient and savvy. In reality, this can be a huge distraction to the interviewer and hurt your chances of getting the job...
Do you ever doubt your own abilities to a point where you feel like a fraud? Where you feel like you're not as competent as other people might think you are? Imposter syndrome can be a big barrier to putting yourself out there to pursue opportunities--from taking on...
How can I always be ready for my next career move? Whether you're actively job hunting, happily employed, or somewhere in between, here are some simple things you can do that take little time, yet help you gain a big advantage when an opportunity comes up. Keep...
What if I'm not fully qualified for a job that looks interesting to me? Should I still apply? This is a common conundrum for job seekers who look at a job description and don't check every box on the list of the employer's qualifications. And for this reason,...
Have you ever sailed through a job interview process, felt great about it, were anticipating an offer...and then you didn’t get the job? I've worked with people who have driven themselves crazy trying to figure out what it was they said, what it was they did, what...
(Part 1 of 2) As someone who works with well-established professionals and execs, I notice a big difference in the way a 50+ job seeker describes their concerns v. someone in their 30s or 40s. For example: “It’s been years since I’ve had to even look for a job—I know...
James Johnson* had a successful 14-year engineering career, and for the first time in his professional life, he faced a job search. James was ready to move up from being hands-on to a director where he’d have greater impact on the business. But there was no room for...
Have you resolved that 2019 is your year to job search and land a new job? Your year to be ready--just in case an amazing, unexpected career opportunity comes up? Your year to put more energy into proactively managing your career? If this sounds like you, then follow...
You can’t possibly predict every question or potentially awkward job interview moment. But you can be aware of some sticky situations and how to be quick on your feet if these things happen to you. Recently, I fielded some job seekers' questions about how to address...