When you actively manage your professional path, you can create career opportunities for yourself, in good times or more challenging ones. We have seen a lot transpire in 2022—from “The Great Resignation” to the beginning of what might become known…
This article features advice about how to work with recruiters from an insider’s perspective and covers the two main types of recruiting engagements. It is the second part of a two-part series based on an interview I had with career…
This article provides resume advice from a recruiter and is the first part of a two-part series featuring an interview I had with career coach, resume writer, and former executive recruiter Andrew Gardner. Andy is Managing Partner of AGA Executive…
LinkedIn hacks can make for a much more enjoyable—and effective—professional networking experience for business professionals and job seekers. Before working with me, many of my clients were on LinkedIn only because they knew they were supposed to be. My clients’…
Note: This is an updated version of a previous article on informational interviewing. Years ago, when I was in grad school, I conducted my first and only informational interview. Much to my surprise, I landed a job offer! I literally…
The most effective leaders are self-aware leaders. If you are currently in a leadership role (or if you plan to be in one!), it's critical to be mindful of how you present yourself to others—especially during an interview. To support…
A key piece of advice I share with job seekers is to research a company before applying for a job and, certainly, before an interview. In either situation, this detective work will pay off: you’ll be more informed and better…
I recently worked with a client who scheduled a coffee meeting with an employee from a company he previously interviewed with online. His upcoming meeting prompted a conversation during which we discussed coffee meeting etiquette. The key to a successful…
The year 2020 brought many work changes, including the widespread use of video conferencing software. By now, most people are familiar with the various platforms—such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet—but I still see quite a few goofs. Regardless…
Microsoft Word offers many formatting tools that can help you enhance the visual appeal of your resume while still keeping it “friendly” to computer readers, also known as applicant tracking systems. While visual appeal will not make up for poor…