I've hearing from a lot of recent college graduates. They are just out of school after spending thousands and thousands of dollars (The average college debt among student loan borrowers in America is nearly $34,000, according to the Federal … Read more about College Grads Need Help Finding Jobs
Feel like your career’s offline?
I want to broach the topic of what makes us move out of our current job, and why it’s so hard to make this change. You know what I’m saying: You start daydreaming, looking at job postings while you eat lunch (or lie in bed at night, … Read more about Feel like your career’s offline?
No blind applications!
You don’t want to simply apply for jobs without knowing something about the role and the industry. I mean, it only makes sense, right? You don’t want to throw your hat into the ring for something you aren’t familiar with.Problem is, most people make … Read more about No blind applications!
Should I apply if I don’t meet all the requirements?
Ever look at job posting and think, “Jeez, no way I can apply! I don’t have all those credentials and degrees!”And yet, you’ve been the field for 15 years. Or 20. Or more.Let me share a secret with you: Requirements in a job posting are a wish … Read more about Should I apply if I don’t meet all the requirements?
Get clear before you go after that job
It can be so confusing to think about what you want when there appear to be so many choices.I’ve started asking my clients what has helped them make decisions, and I’d like to share some advice from Shawn.He is a successful consultant working with … Read more about Get clear before you go after that job
What are interviewers looking for?
You probably wonder sometimes when you’re talking to employers, “Why are they asking me that?” Because sometimes the questions seem so, well…canned, or in some cases, disconnected from anything practical.It’s not done to throw you off. I … Read more about What are interviewers looking for?