The Power of Getting Other People to Tell Their Stories
Why is it important or of value for people to share their career story? What is in it for them? What's in it for me?
Navigating Hiring Freezes During Your Career Transition
Information, tips and context to help you navigate a career transition in an era of corporate hiring freezes.
What I Learned After My 2016 Layoff
2 important things that I learned after my layoff 1. Don’t go it alone 2. There are excellent resources that I hadn't needed before
Use This Action Plan If You Are Graduating This Spring
As you graduate in 2020, you're missing final activities and may be feeling uncertain. Use this action plan to stay on your positive path.
What If You're Last Year's Graduate in This Year's Job Search?
Instead of wasting your time; shift your job search to start with discovering important information about what makes you happy.
5 Things You Should Do Now If You Are in a Career Transition
Here's five things you should do now to remain motivated and focused on a positive career transition - during this pandemic and recession.
Be Open To New Opportunities and Be Bold in Reaching Out To Others
Jobseeker advice about passion, discrimination toward immigrants and 2020 hiring trends from technical recruiter John Francis of Theonera.
Direct Your Energy To Your Future Career
Whatever happened in your life last year, today and this week is a wonderful time to direct your energy to your future career!
How to Stay Chill Before An Interview: Karen Cecilio's Advice
Karen Cecilio knows an interview is stressful for a job-seeker. Read her advice on successfully preparing your emotions and your outfit.
Design an Awesome Life Instead of Following your Passion
You can find and do what you’re passionate about and make a living doing something meaningful without assuming they all have to be wrapped up in one. We call this designing your life.
Frenzied Activity vs. Momentum in Your Job Search
Doing a bunch of random, job-search activities may feel better than doing nothing, but it won't move you closer to your career goal.
What to Consider Before Quitting Your Job
When you’re in a job you hate, it’s very tempting to quit even before you have something else lined up. Here's what to consider first:
The importance of a clear framework when choosing a career
If you target a company or industry before discovery your desired job elements, you will limit opportunities and lengthen your search time.
Is it OK to consider another offer soon after you start a job?
What if your second choice employer offers a job after you've started another job? Should you consider the offer from your first choice?
How You Can Assess a Company’s Culture
Company culture is “the way we do things around here.” Here are some tips for how you can assess an office culture during your job search.
Does Your Career Spark Joy? Take the QUIZ….
The question - "Does it spark joy?" - can be just as useful when considering your career as it can be when thinking about your possessions.
Be Intentional about Your Career
Reflecting on your desires and methodically researching possibilities allows you to be both true to your values AND have more opportunities.
Before You Get Your Heart Set on a Job, Research the Market Need
Too much reflection can set up unrealistic job expectations. Instead, define market need, so you can find companies that might hire you.