Did you know you can research any company via their sitemap? Watch this video to discover one of my favorite ways to prep for that big interview. I’ve been helping people find jobs for 20 years. In that time, a lot of things have changed. Back when I first started out, it could be challenging … Continued
Do you have the cash you need while you are looking for a new job? Will you be able to pay your bills? Watch this video to find ideas about setting up a cash flow calendar. Do you have a financial plan to help carry you through your job search? Whether you are actively looking … Continued
When you start looking for a new job, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed about how to begin. Do you want to work someplace else? What type of job do you want to have next? What are you dissatisfied with? What is prompting you to make a change? You might feel like you have … Continued
I once talked with a man who had been a stay-at-home dad for seven years, but wanted to go back to work. Prior to this, he had been the Chief Financial Officer at a company. His wife died in childbirth, leaving him with two special-needs twin boys. As he was in a good financial position, … Continued
I have a client who was once hired as an Office Assistant, but was in the process of taking on a larger and more complicated role in her company. I helped her negotiate a new title of Office Manager to reflect this change. It was important to be clear what she did and who she … Continued
As a resume writer and career coach, I run into many clients who dislike their job, but don’t know why. Sometimes it all has to do with personality. When Someone’s Personality is Not a Good Fit for the Job I could not do a job that required me to be calm, cool, and collected. I … Continued
There are many ways to describe how you contribute to your company. Yes, your specific job duties can be stated in a formal job description, but a role defines where you are in the company’s structure. What do you actually do? Who do you talk with? WHAT IS YOUR JOB AND YOUR ROLE? Sometimes, perspective … Continued
I cannot overstate the importance of written job descriptions. They are necessary to set clear expectations for both you and a company considering hiring you. Believe it or not, sometimes taking the initiative to write your own job description can lead to an offer. THE OPPORTUNITY A woman once came to me because she had … Continued
WHAT IS THE 80/20 RULE? The 80/20 rule is a mathematical concept created by an Italian economist, Vilfredo Pareto. In 1896, he observed that 80% of the land in Italy was owned by 20% of the population. Well, it turns out that the 80/20 concept is almost like a rule of the universe. It describes … Continued
I have heard thousands of stories about good and bad job interviewers for almost 20 years. Why is it that, when someone becomes a hiring manager, they suddenly forget what it was like to actually be interviewed? Why is there a disconnect? EXAMPLE OF DISRESPECT One of my clients who wanted to move from Tampa … Continued
