The phrase, Flexible Work-Life Balance has not only become common place now, but is a “perk” that a lot of us are seeking in our jobs. More people than ever are looking for a career that fits in their life, instead of the other way around. But how do you…
The stories that we grew up hearing, the advice that we listened to whether willingly or not, and the modeling our families showed us – create the fiber of who we are, for better and worse. We start seeing the world through various lens and viewpoints, with some biases and…
There must be something in the water these days. The number of times I have had someone say to me that they aren’t really worried about making a sale or getting promoted because they “have a huge following on social media,” is driving me bananas. I’m not sure when social…
Your phone interview went well, your on-site interview went better than you expected — and now you’re sitting by the phone waiting for HR to call you back to discuss next steps. It’s a common occurrence — HR is dragging their feet once again. At least it feels that way. Before we talk about…
You’ve finally hit the job search jackpot — your dream job has been posted, you know someone who works at the same company and you have the hiring manager’s direct contact information. It’s a job hunter’s dream come true. But what’s next? Now that you have their contact information, what do you…
I remember having to choose a specific major in college – it was a paper and pencil form that I had to fill out, penciling in the bubble of the major that I wanted to commit to for the rest of my life. Having never thought of that question before,…
*This* is the post that you want to bookmark, share and keep handy at all times. I can’t tell you how many times I have talked to clients about how to interview “like a STAR,” using behavioral interviewing techniques to be able to answer every single interview question concisely and…
For many during the interview process, it feels as though we’re constantly jumping up and down, praying we don’t get picked last for the team. Oh wait, maybe that was just a middle school flashback. Regardless, while you’re trying so hard to be the best candidate for the job, you could…
The end of the year is approaching, which typically means work winding down, stress, family time, and spending ridiculous amounts of money. But it’s also perfect timing for you to spend some time working on your portfolio. Apparently this is a “trendy” thing now – who knew? When I started…