July 15, 2016
Weâve all been thereâthe interview went well, you had great rapport with the hiring manager, interacted well with the rest of the team, and the hiring manager promised to follow-up at the end of the week. You even remembered to send a âthank youâ note. However, the end of the week cameâŚand went, but you didnât receive a phone call. We call this âRadio Silence.â Unfortunately it happens pretty frequently to job seekers and the reasons for it vary. How do you handle it? There are several approaches to take to help you touch base, receive feedback, and ultimately obtain answers.
Here are 3 ways to deal with a recruiter or hiring manager who has gone quiet:
July 08, 2016
If youâve found yourself between jobs and youâre wondering what you should be doing in order to land your next great opportunity, look no further! Being unemployed can be stressful and one of the best things you can do to combat that stress is to create a plan, take action, and be persistent. Itâs important to stay busy and productive because this will increase your visibility and networking opportunities. Whatever you do, donât sit at home mindlessly applying to jobs onlineâthis is a path that leads to nowhere! Instead, follow these 4 tips to increase the chances that the gap on your resume will be a short one:
April 29, 2016
I spend about half of my time working with professionals who are looking for new jobs, either because they want to do something different or because they are forced into the job market by circumstance. I sometimes forget how much things have changed for job seekers in the past five years. For those of you who havenât been in the job market in a long time, itâs almost impossible to determine whether your experience is normal or if something is terribly wrong with your approach. How does a typical job search go these days?
April 21, 2016
As the parent of a high school student, you probably paid a big fee for an ACT or SAT Prep course as extra insurance and support to increase your childâs chances of being accepted to the college of her choice. Now your daughter has asked you to pay for a âCoachâ to help her get a job. Or, your neighbor has suggested that a Career Coach might help you get your post-graduate son off of your couch. This feels like another unexpected expense⌠and youâre not sure it will be a good investment.
April 07, 2016
Congratulations on your college graduation! Now the real work begins. Once youâve finished celebrating and the ink has dried on your diploma, your focus naturally shifts to the next big milestone: getting a job. Where do you start and what things should you focus on in order to see the best results? Weâve broken down the job search process to help you zero in on things that will directly impact your ability to hear these lovely little words, âYouâre Hired!â
Here are 10 job search tips for recent college grads:
March 18, 2016
Every job description says, âMust Have Strong Communication Skills." But what does that mean? Before you proclaim that you are indeed, an outstanding communicator, consider this: Everyone THINKS theyâre a great communicator, but the truth is, most of us have to work really hard at it. Employers use âcommunication skillsâ as a code phrase for other ambiguous things. If you want to nail your next interview (or cover letter), it's in your best interest to get to the bottom of what it means. Here are 6 qualities that are an important part of effective communication:
March 09, 2016
Spring is in the air, and as most college students know, sunny skies, day parties, and outdoor events aren't far behind. Don't procrastinate like the rest of your classmates! Jump into action now to get your summer job, internship, or career plans in place before you're hit with a case of Spring Fever. There are great opportunities out there and with a little focus and and a strategic approach, you can find one.
Here are a few ideas to help you get started on your internship or job search:
March 07, 2016
Because of the nature of our jobs as career coaches and recruiters, we regularly see people who didnât get the memo about appropriate interview attire. What you wear can directly impact whether you get a second interview, and ultimately whether youâre offered the job. Weâre here to help you second-guess yourselfâin a good way. Hopefully by doing so, youâll avoid making a few common mistakes that can really cost you.
Here are 4 simple guidelines to help you dress for interview success:
March 03, 2016
Whether youâve just graduated from college or you've been in the workforce for years, starting a new job is always exciting but it can still be a little stressful. Your first day is the time to make your boss feel confident that she hired the right person and to make a positive first impression on your new colleagues by building a foundation for strong working relationships. Youâll be spending more time with your co-workers than with your own family, so starting off on the right foot is a smart investment.Â
Here are 5 tips for a successful first day at your new job:
February 22, 2016
Most of us would like to increase our career prospects, but often the advice we receive is overwhelming and requires a lot of effort. Where is the practical, simple advice when you need it? Luckily, many business experts say that advancing your career doesnât have to be that hard.
If you're ready to make some strides in your career, here are 5 simple tips that you can start implementing right now:
Weâve all been thereâthe interview went well, you had great rapport with the hiring manager, interacted well with the rest of the team, and the hiring manager promised to follow-up at the end of the week. You even remembered to send a âthank youâ note. However, the end of the week cameâŚand went, but you didnât receive a phone call. We call this âRadio Silence.â Unfortunately it happens pretty frequently to job seekers and the reasons for it vary. How do you handle it? There are several approaches to take to help you touch base, receive feedback, and ultimately obtain answers. Here are 3 ways to deal with a recruiter or hiring manager who has gone quiet:
If youâve found yourself between jobs and youâre wondering what you should be doing in order to land your next great opportunity, look no further! Being unemployed can be stressful and one of the best things you can do to combat that stress is to create a plan, take action, and be persistent. Itâs important to stay busy and productive because this will increase your visibility and networking opportunities. Whatever you do, donât sit at home mindlessly applying to jobs onlineâthis is a path that leads to nowhere! Instead, follow these 4 tips to increase the chances that the gap on your resume will be a short one:
I spend about half of my time working with professionals who are looking for new jobs, either because they want to do something different or because they are forced into the job market by circumstance. I sometimes forget how much things have changed for job seekers in the past five years. For those of you who havenât been in the job market in a long time, itâs almost impossible to determine whether your experience is normal or if something is terribly wrong with your approach. How does a typical job search go these days?
As the parent of a high school student, you probably paid a big fee for an ACT or SAT Prep course as extra insurance and support to increase your childâs chances of being accepted to the college of her choice. Now your daughter has asked you to pay for a âCoachâ to help her get a job. Or, your neighbor has suggested that a Career Coach might help you get your post-graduate son off of your couch. This feels like another unexpected expense⌠and youâre not sure it will be a good investment. 
Congratulations on your college graduation! Now the real work begins. Once youâve finished celebrating and the ink has dried on your diploma, your focus naturally shifts to the next big milestone: getting a job. Where do you start and what things should you focus on in order to see the best results? Weâve broken down the job search process to help you zero in on things that will directly impact your ability to hear these lovely little words, âYouâre Hired!â Here are 10 job search tips for recent college grads: 
Every job description says, âMust Have Strong Communication Skills." But what does that mean? Before you proclaim that you are indeed, an outstanding communicator, consider this: Everyone THINKS theyâre a great communicator, but the truth is, most of us have to work really hard at it. Employers use âcommunication skillsâ as a code phrase for other ambiguous things. If you want to nail your next interview (or cover letter), it's in your best interest to get to the bottom of what it means. Here are 6 qualities that are an important part of effective communication: 
Spring is in the air, and as most college students know, sunny skies, day parties, and outdoor events aren't far behind. Don't procrastinate like the rest of your classmates! Jump into action now to get your summer job, internship, or career plans in place before you're hit with a case of Spring Fever. There are great opportunities out there and with a little focus and and a strategic approach, you can find one. Here are a few ideas to help you get started on your internship or job search:
Because of the nature of our jobs as career coaches and recruiters, we regularly see people who didnât get the memo about appropriate interview attire. What you wear can directly impact whether you get a second interview, and ultimately whether youâre offered the job. Weâre here to help you second-guess yourselfâin a good way. Hopefully by doing so, youâll avoid making a few common mistakes that can really cost you. Here are 4 simple guidelines to help you dress for interview success:
Whether youâve just graduated from college or you've been in the workforce for years, starting a new job is always exciting but it can still be a little stressful. Your first day is the time to make your boss feel confident that she hired the right person and to make a positive first impression on your new colleagues by building a foundation for strong working relationships. Youâll be spending more time with your co-workers than with your own family, so starting off on the right foot is a smart investment. Here are 5 tips for a successful first day at your new job:
Most of us would like to increase our career prospects, but often the advice we receive is overwhelming and requires a lot of effort. Where is the practical, simple advice when you need it? Luckily, many business experts say that advancing your career doesnât have to be that hard. If you're ready to make some strides in your career, here are 5 simple tips that you can start implementing right now: