In a previous post, I shared how the 2025 job market will be competitive, with six in ten workers expected to be looking for a new job. If you’re part of the 60% of workers seeking a new career in the new year, then you need to learn how to
The year 2024 has been an interesting one! In March I suffered a stroke. I’m blessed and thankful I had no residual effects from it. But in May, I had to have a procedure to close the hole in my heart that caused my stroke. While all of this sounds
The job market of 2024 has been daunting for many workers seeking new jobs. In fact, studies have shown that among white-collar job seekers, it took on average 294 job applications to land an offer – up from 254 in 2023. Also, it took more days for them to land
Conducting a confidential job search without jeopardizing your current role can be tricky. You have to be strategic but not sneaky, while remaining professional. Below are some practical tips to help you mask your job search and keep it private, while also maintaining your professionalism with your current employer. 8
The job market has become more and more competitive in recent months, thus making the job search a much longer process. A prolonged job search can be demoralizing and can do a real number on your motivation and self-esteem. Here are my top 7 ways to stay motivated. 7 ways
Your job search can be overwhelming and time consuming. It’s especially frustrating when your time is wasted by scammers, fake job posts, and ghosted interviews. My goal in working with my clients is always to help them find the best fit for them sooner than later. While figuring out what
Getting ghosted by employers following job interviews is frustrating enough. But now, job candidates have to beware of something called “ghost posts.” These posts are fake jobs posted by real companies. Companies often use these posts just to give the appearance to their current employees that things are going well
NOTE: In 2017, I wrote a post about how advances in technology such as AI would affect the work world in five to ten years. Specifically, how it might take over some jobs, and how to improve your job security and avoid unemployment. Fast forward to now, I’m re-reading that
The need for office etiquette With many people working from home in the past few years, it’s likely their office etiquette has suffered. And the Gen Z employees who entered the workforce from their homes haven’t even learned office etiquette yet. In fact, many companies who are calling their employees
Last year I had a client who had taken a job in Germany. I asked him to share with my readers what this experience was like for him. My hopes are you’ll learn some things from his story, even if you aren’t taking a new job in a foreign country.
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
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
