Fred Rogers (better known as Mister Rogers from the TV show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood) famously advised that during difficult times, we should look for the helpers. It’s timeless advice and raises an important follow-up question: What if you’re in a…
There’s a version of a conversation about compensation increase that goes sideways fast: you walk into your manager’s office, mention that you’ve been working really hard, and ask if there’s any way to “bump up” your salary. Your manager nods…
Wondering what to post on LinkedIn that is valuable, authentic, and most important, doesn’t come across as showing off? If the thought of posting on LinkedIn makes you uncomfortable, you’re not alone. Many accomplished professionals stay silent on LinkedIn because…
If you’re a job seeker or client, I strongly encourage you to integrate self-care into your job search campaign. Here’s why. For years, I’ve taught clients that an effective job search campaign has six core elements: strategy, networking, resume, cover…
Many people are wondering how they can use generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Bard to assist them during their job search. I am cautious in adopting AI to help in a job search but also realize progress tends to…
Since you’re reading this, you probably don’t love networking and are wondering what the hype is all about (and whether networking is truly necessary even though you need a job). Does that sound about right? If so, I’ve created a…
What does it take to get a job today? This simple question has many answers. As I reflect on my last decade of helping job seekers get not just any job, but a fulfilling job, I want to share 10…
This is the second part of my LinkedIn blog miniseries. As I did for part 1, I've also included a brief companion YouTube video with this post, in which I cover what's known as "above-the-fold" LinkedIn content and share helpful…
This is the first part of my LinkedIn blog miniseries. Please be sure to check out the brief companion YouTube tutorial video that accompanies this post, in which I give tips on how navigate LinkedIn, add and edit sections, and…
Do you have an idea for a book, workbook, course, or other significant writing project but are unsure how to start? If so, this article is for you. Using the steps below, you can learn to write a book outline,…