Top 25 Uplifting and Inspiring Career Quotes
This month I’ve been focusing my writing efforts on providing encouraging content to job seekers—writing about topics that inspire and encourage so you can stay positive in what could otherwise be a...
View ArticleNorth Carolina Program Proves That There Is Hope for the Long-Term Unemployed
Miranda Hairston is the marketing director for K&P Consulting in Charlotte, North Carolina. She’s been in the position since January of 2014, but for a long time she was afraid that she might never...
View Article5 Tips for Not Letting Your Job Search Get You Down
Being unemployed can make anyone feel depressed. You can easily end up feeling worthless, scared, lonely, and rejected. You question yourself and your talents. You may have even thought you were...
View Article3 Examples of Why You Should Never Give Up On Doing What You Love
If your job search is getting you down, let me give you three very good examples of why you should never give up pursuing your dream job. 1. Stephen King Who hasn’t heard of Stephen King? Can you ever...
View ArticleCan Creativity Really Help Land That Job?
Have you ever thought about getting a little crazy with your job search? You know, it just might work. If you’re down in the dumps, thinking that you’re never going to get a job, think about this. On...
View ArticleHow Much Fun Can Work Be? Meet Andrew Smith.
Are you stuck flipping burgers, or in a cubicle wearing a headset, and hating every single minute of your working day? Welcome to the real world. It’s sad to say that many workers are trapped in just...
View ArticleDigital Job Applications: Why companies use them and how to make the most of...
Like many of my clients, you may have found yourself frustrated—staring down the barrel of a digital job application online—trying to figure out how you’re going to navigate a company’s ATS software...
View ArticleHow to Face the Fears Holding You Back in Your Job Search
Fear has always been a piece of the human condition. We’ve all experienced the “Fight or Flight” reaction that drives us to survive when faced with difficult circumstances. In 1932, President Franklin...
View ArticleBe Proud of Your Job Longevity in Today’s Job-Hopping Market
I was recently contacted by a client who was looking for a new position after having spent the last 10 years with her company and 17 years with her previous employer. My client was distressed about the...
View Article7 Tips for Bouncing Back After Job-Search Rejection
It happens to the best of us. You put your best foot forward, applied, and got denied! Now you might be feeling down in the dumps, but there are ways to learn from your experience, quickly recover, and...
View ArticleHow to Hit the Job Market Successfully While Still Working
Job searching while you’re still working can be quite the undertaking, but it’s your best bet for climbing the corporate ladder without your having to lose out on any opportunities (or money for that...
View ArticleTips for Energizing Your Job Search and Career Throughout 2017
What is it that gets you excited about your career or the potential the working world has to offer? Whatever the answer is for you, investing in your own career growth will generate excitement and...
View ArticleThe 3 Keys to a Successful Job Search in 2017
Over the past 15 years I’ve worked with thousands of job seekers, and I’ve seen a common thread among them all as they set out to job search. They’re very knowledgeable in one area of their job search...
View ArticleHow to Use Google for Jobs to Find Your Next Career
Google recently launched its own job search engine called Google for Jobs. It gathers its data from multiple sites, such as LinkedIn, Monster, or Facebook. Google for Jobs is a great tool to use as...
View ArticleInfographic: How to Use Google for Jobs to Find Your Next Career
Maximize the time you are investing in your online job search by utilizing Google for Jobs the new job search engine recently launched by Google. Data is pulled from many different sites across the web...
View ArticleHow to Use the New Facebook Jobs Feature to Find Your Next Career
Facebook has finally launched a job search feature … and it’s about time! The Job Seeker Nation surveys by JobVite have been stating for years that 67% of job seekers find jobs on Facebook. Given this...
View ArticleThe Modern Job Search: Part 1 How Changes in the Last Decade Impact Your Search
Like many other industries, the job search market has seen remarkable changes in the past 10 years. Here’s a look at some of the most compelling changes that have occurred and how they affect your job...
View Article4 Tech Jobs That Don’t Require Coding
Technology jobs are growing fast, and in some cases they’ve already replaced jobs for factory and service workers. Just ten years ago, marketing and technology were two distinct industries, but...
View ArticleNetworking Power Letters: the Key to Unlocking Hidden Opportunities
Grace is a marketing executive from New York City who is amazingly well connected in her industry. She recently reached out to us to help her create a brand-driven resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn...
View Article[Infographic] Beyond the Job Board -Networking For Executive Career Success
Do you believe job boards are the only way to job search today? I know many job seekers who believe LinkedIn and Indeed are the only ways to job search right now. As much as I love LinkedIn, that...
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