One of my current clients recently had a job interview, and the first question the interviewer asked her was, “What questions do you have for us?” I’ve previously written on the importance of preparing your own questions for your job interviews. But rarely does an interviewer ask this question first.
Finding your best job ever isn’t always a straight shot or a linear path. There are often several stepping stones to get from your nightmare job to your dream job. This has been the path for one of my clients I’ve highlighted several times in the past few years. You
Clients often ask me if they need to obtain a certification to boost their careers. The answer isn’t always clear-cut, at least not for every client, and not for every industry. Benefits of certifications It’s obvious in some industries that a certain certification or license is a must to work
When I first meet with potential clients, one of the questions I ask is how they are currently finding jobs to which they’re applying. Almost everyone responds the same way: “Through online job boards like Indeed and ZipRecruiter.” The next question I ask is, “How’s that working for you?” Nine
Below is a re-post of a past blog topic. This re-post is timely and necessary, in that I’ve recently received emails from parents wanting me to work with their adult child. In addition, I’ve been seeing numerous news articles about why millennials are getting fired. If you’re the parent of
We now have only a little over five months left in 2023. Hard to believe, right? So much has happened in my own life in the past six and a half months, that I’m experiencing a bit of mental whiplash. While much of these new changes have been good, all
You haven’t seen a blog post from me in several weeks. That’s because I was a little busy getting married! I’m back now, and with a new last name! I’m Lori Béen (pronounced like “bean”), and I’ll still use my maiden name “Bumgarner” professionally at times. But you can just
LinkedIn can be a great way to let recruiters and hiring managers know you’re looking for new opportunities. But, marking your profile as “open to work” can sometimes make you vulnerable to scammers posing as recruiters. This happened recently to a client of mine. Her gut told her the person
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a new blog. I have a lot going on right now. In addition to planning a wedding and a move to a new home, I’ve been working with several new clients. One of the trends I’m noticing among my latest batch of clients,
We’re more than halfway through the first month of 2023. This is usually the time when your new year’s resolutions have either solidified into good habits, or have gone by the wayside. In the past few weeks, I’ve met with several potential clients who’ve decided this is the year they’re
Another year is coming to an end. The job market has been a bit of a roller coaster, beginning with the Great Resignation in full swing due to the pandemic, and ending in layoffs as a result of steady inflation during the majority of the year. Wherever you are in
In my previous post, I talked about what to do after experiencing an unexpected layoff, providing advice for those who’ve recently been laid off in the early stages of a recession. For those who are still employed, I want to share some tips to help you be better prepared, in
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