Earn Cash Quickly: Staying Solvent While Job Searching
Need to earn quickly? Our clients gave us a list of ways they’ve made money while they’ve been searching for the right long-term role.
Danger Phrases to Watch for When Interviewing
Paying attention to “red flags” and “danger words” in an interview process can spare you from a nightmare job.
Balancing Parenting and Work in Career Transition
How can parents best juggle conflicting demands when they choose a new employer?
Here are current best practices when it comes to looking for, interviewing for, and following up with professional opportunities.
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.
Look Great on Virtual Interviews and Meetings
How to adjust your lighting, change your setup, and arrange your background – all so you can look terrific on Zoom.
Nailing the Interview: Planning to Turn a Conversation Into an Offer
These days, scoring a job interview is a win all on its own. To turn that conversation into an offer, you’ll need to plan your approach.
Job Search Strategies for Veterans
We encourage job-seeking veterans to recognize their unique advantages and share four proven strategies landing the right professional role.
Robot-Proof Your Career: Jobs That Won’t Be Replaced by AI
As automation and artificial intelligence impact work, we need to pivot in how we think about futures and our careers.
ArcVida Launches Career Energize - Wholistic Guidance and Support for Experienced Professionals
ArcVida is launching our Career Energize service to provide comprehensive career guidance and transition support for experienced professionals.
Career Lessons We Learned in 2020
The year 2020 was an unexpected year and difficult for many professionals. Here are highlights of career lessons we are carrying forward.
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!
Setting the Right 2021 Career Goals Can Lead to Success
Whether you are looking for something new or looking to advance in your current role, setting the right career goals can help lead you to success.
Career Profile: Erin Clancy, Attorney at California Coastkeeper Alliance
What do you do when you've spent 13 years in corporate law, achieved success and are deeply unhappy? Erin Kennedy Clancy shares her story.
Meet ArcVida's Mentor, Allison Kato - Director of Government Business at DaVita
Meet ArcVida's Mentor Ali Kato, Director of Government Business at DaVita. "Career paths are not always linear; open your mind to explore."
Create Your Sales Career Path - Conversation with Joyce Johnson
Joyce Johnson is an author, speaker, sales champion, and founder of Why Sales Network. Read about her sales career path and key lessons.
How Should You Use Volunteering to Level Up in Your Career?
How to use volunteering to level up in your career by gaining new skills, supporting your career transition and demonstrating your capabilities to a hiring manager.
Meet ArcVida's Cohort Leader Sharon Wang
Meet ArcVida's Mentor Sharon Wang - Founding Consultant at Pragmatic Strategy Co. "It’s ok to not really know how you define success for yourself."
Belonging At Work: Finding a Role Where You Belong; Creating and Leading an Inclusive Team
Executive Coach Rajkumari Neogy shares wisdom on finding work where you can belong and on leading an inclusive team in this video and blog.
Colleen DelVecchio Joins ArcVida as Sr. Coach & Trainer
Colleen DelVecchio has joined ArcVida's team as a senior career coach and trainer. Currently the owner of a successful training, consulting and coaching business, Colleen is a strategic and dynamic career and leadership coach.
Meet the Mentor: Calixto Meraz, Engineering Analysis Center Manager at SoCal Gas
Meet ArcVida's Mentor - Calixto Meraz - Engineering Analysis Center Manager at SoCalGas. "Think of successive roles as springboards."
Career Spotlight: Social Media Maven Vix Reitano
ArcVida's career profile of Vix Reitano Founder + CEO 6boro (Social + Studios) "Don’t ever be humble."
Meet ArcVida's Mentor: Tandia Elijio
Meet ArcVida's new mentor: Tandia Elijio, Assistant Director at the Broad Center "The path to success is not linear."
Maintaining Job Search Momentum - with Anita Rodriquez
Anita Rodriquez shares her career story and ways that she maintained momentum during her career transition.
Introducing ArcVida Mentor: Bryan Setser
Meet ArcVida's new mentor Bryan Setser: Bryan is the Founder + CEO of the Setser Group. "Chase competency in all you do"
Career Spotlight: Mickey Solomon - VP, Business Management at MUFG Bank
ArcVida's career profile of Mickey Solomon - VP, Business Manager at MUFG Bank "It's o.k. to fail."
Introducing Kelly Colbert - ArcVida Advisor
Kelly Colbert has joined ArcVida's advisory board. She brings deep experience in customer strategy from leading consumer organizations.
Career Spotlight: Satiya Witzer, Director, Human Capital M&A, Private Equity Services
Career Profile of Satiya Witzer - a director, human capital (mergers and acquisition) M&A, Private Equity Services at Alvarez & Marsal
Meet ArcVida's Cohort Leader: Dr. Aamir Ashiqali
Dr. Aamir Ashiqali has joined our operations team as a cohort leader. Read about his career journey and job transition tips he shares.
How to Stay Chill Before An Interview: Tips from Sarah, Brian, & Anna
ArcVida advisors share top interview preparation tips: a heroic headspace, preparation checklist, exploration, and a good mood!
Career Spotlight: Ronell Miller, Founder of HBCU Startups
Ronell Miller of marketing company HBCU Startups shares career advice he's learned on his journey to founding and leading his company.
FIT at Work: An Interview with the Drag Queen Jewels of Long Beach
ArcVida's CEO Interviews her brother, the drag queen Jewels of Long Beach, about how they created a career that is a great fit.
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?
Ron Rapatalo Joins ArcVida's Team as Cohort Leader
We are pleased to announce that Ron Rapatalo has joined ArcVida's operations team as a cohort leader and communications consultant.
ArcVida Supports the Black Lives Matter Movement
ArcVida supports the Black Lives Matter movement and believes that police brutality and violence is tragic and intolerable.
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.
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.
Career Spotlight: Eann Tuan, Sr. Software Software Engineer & Product Leader, Struct Club
We are pleased to feature Eann Tuan, iOS Software Engineer at Struct Club in ArcVida's ongoing Career Spotlight series,
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.
Introducing Sarah Richardson, ArcVida Client Mentor
We are excited to welcome Sarah Richardson to ArcVida's team as a career coach and mentor.
The Power of Proper Practice in Professional Networking
"Proper practice prevents poor performance." ArcVida helped me to see the importance of proper practice in professional networking.
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.
If You Think Networking is Sleazy, You're Doing It Wrong
A mistake people make with networking is thinking it means getting something from someone instead of making a genuine connection.
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.
How to Land an Entry-Level Job When You’re a Recent College Grad
Our COO Anna Hunter was interviewed on the topic of landing your first position out of college and the importance of having conversations: “
Never Introduce Yourself with a Resume
It's important to talk to someone before applying to a job or sending your resume. We are each more nuanced than a document can convey.
Career Spotlight: Corinne Osnos, Manager of Audience Strategy, New York Magazine
ArcVida's Founder and COO Anna Hunter recently spoke to Corinne Osnos (USC '16) about her work on the Consumer Marketing Team at New York Magazine
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.
Introducing Andy Tien, ArcVida Client Mentor
Andy says. “It’s about being prepared before the right opportunity comes along,” “The right career mentor can save someone 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.
Introducing Michelle Cobas - ArcVida Advisor
ArcVida is pleased to welcome Michelle Cobas to its advisory board. She brings deep experience and expertise in marketing and branding.
Don’t chase the companies that don’t want to hire you
Finding and landing the right job is like dating. When you don't get an enthusiastic response, find a hiring manager that DOES want you.
Career Spotlight: Quynh Onel, Founder and CEO of Project 925
Quynh Onel, Founder and CEO of Project 925, shares the story of her career trajectory and what she's learned along the way
Don't look to skills training as a cure-all when it comes to your job search
Skills-training programs skip self-discovery, with the promise of success. Gaining new skills may not help you land the right job.
Don’t Box Yourself In: The Limitations of Career Aptitude Tests
A multiple-choice test can't sum you up and tell you what to do with your life. Consider what you like and what interests you more.
The Dangers of Following Bad Career Advice
General career advice that doesn’t take into account your unique characteristics, personality, and interests is worse than no advice at all.
Introducing Cynthia Tregillis - ArcVida Advisor
We are pleased to welcome Cynthia Tregillis to our board of advisors. She brings her deep legal and business experience to our team.
Don't confuse longer-term career goals with the need for immediate cash
Searching for your next great job can be stressful, and the stress is only compounded when you’re worried about your money running out.
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.
Announcing ArcVida's $10 Trial
ArcVida announces Free Trial for From Here to Hired . If you're a college graduate looking for a great professional job, try this service.
Stop Applying for Jobs! Wait to Be Invited
When you’re looking for a job, it seems like it would make sense to keep applying, right? Wrong. Talk to the right people instead.
The Worst Thing to Say When You’re Networking for a New Job
When you’re looking for a job, it’s easy to feel desperate, and your first instinct may be to announce this to the world. Don't.
Don’t Fall in Love with a Job Before You Know It
When you’re in a job search, it’s natural to be drawn to big-name companies. Don't fall in love before you've had research conversation.
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.
Introducing Karen Cecilio, ArcVida Client Mentor
Karen says, “ A mentor has no vested interest, but the impact can be significant.“ Technology Leader; BS Engineering ; PMO
Introducing Elliot Fruchter, ArcVida Client Mentor
Elliot's career spans Wall Street and corporate analytics. He says, “I care. I’m mentoring to pass on the goodwill.” BS Finance CFA
Introducing Brent Tercero, ArcVida Client Mentor
Brent says "I know what can happen when a person is able to drown out the noise and maintain a clear path even when it gets hard.” MPP DPA
Meet Brian AiChang, ArcVida Client Mentor
Brian says, “I enjoy mentoring because I understand the importance of making sure what you do is fulfilling. " Engineering; Air Force; MBA