The standard advice that job seekers receive when changing careers seems to be to “focus on your transferable skills.” Do an internet search for the term “transferable skills” and you’ll find a plethora of advice! But what if you don’t know exactly what that means? Or, you just don’t know what skills you have […]
Month: October 2017
Your Network Is Your Net Worth
I heard the phrase recently that “your network is your net worth,” and it stopped me in my tracks. Not only is it catchy, but it’s SO true. To be honest, I never used to believe in networking. In my earlier career, before I became a career coach, I had no idea how people were […]
The Triple Threat: Resume, Cover Letter and LinkedIn
When I redesigned my program options recently, I wanted to increase the effectiveness of the program for YOU as the job seeker. That means going beyond the resume. By far, my most popular program is the Career Jumpstart. Why? Because it covers every first impression that the employer typically has of you: the resume, the […]
The Single Biggest Mistake That Job Seekers Make (And How To Fix It)
If I had to take all of the mistakes that I see job seekers make and boil it down to one critical item, it would be this: Relying 100% on the resume. The resume alone is not enough to get you a job in most cases, and this is THE SINGLE BIGGEST MISTAKE THAT JOB SEEKERS MAKE. Yes, […]
How To Write A Killer LinkedIn Summary (Even If You’re Not A Great Writer)
According to LinkedIn themselves, once a recruiter is on your profile, the summary is the #1 most-read section. As a job seeker, you cannot afford to go light on this section. I tell clients all the time that your LinkedIn summary is your new cover letter. The traditional cover letter is morphing into what’s […]
If You Lost Your Job Tomorrow, Would You Be Prepared?
How many people are prepared right now for an unexpected job loss? Are you? What does “being prepared” even mean? In my own career, I’ve was laid off four times by the age of 30. Yes, you read that right. Thankfully, I attacked my job searches pretty hard from day one and was never unemployed […]