Career Moves
Personality Tests – Yes or Stress?
“Know thyself,” an ancient Greek proverb reminding us all that the most important opinion is our own, and the clearest path to success is to honor ourselves first. In a job interview, knowing yourself can mean the difference between true ... Read More »
Why It’s Time To Change the Way We Talk About Job Hopping
I, like many in my generation, have at times been accused of “job hopping.” I’m nearing 30 and haven’t stayed in a job longer than 3 years in my career. However, on the contrary, I’ve learned an incredible amount about ... Read More »
Getting Hired by a Startup
When embarking on a job search, one of the most important questions to ask is, “What kind of company would you ideally want to work for?” Some of us are attracted to nonprofit organizations, others to large gleaming buildings in ... Read More »
Facebook and The Job Search
Mind your Facebook profile, job searchers. It’s advice I’ve given before, and advice the best recruiters and HR professionals in the business stick to when asked about candidates. What you put on social media can absolutely affect your chances at ... Read More »
Lessons in Interviewing from ABC’s Shark Tank
My husband and I love the show Shark Tank. Every week, we excitedly flip on the TV to watch entrepreneurs receive feedback, constructive criticism and ultimately often real money from the members of the Shark Tank. There are moments of ... Read More »
Knowing When It’s Time to Quit
Gone are the days when we graduate college, get a job, and stay in that job most of our lives. Many of our parents will retire with 30+ years tenure in their companies, and often in their respective jobs. Years ... Read More »
Write a Great Cover Letter – CareerBuider Video
CareerBuilder.com isn’t just a great job search site, it also has fantastic practical tips for those looking for a job. I highly recommend subscribing to their YouTube channel for short, easy, practical tips like those in the video below – ... Read More »
New to Freelancing? Avoid These Mistakes
There are many circumstances you might find yourself in when you’re searching for a job. Best case scenario, you’re in a job you want to move on from and have the paycheck, freedom, and time to look for the right ... Read More »
The Hidden Benefits of Moonlighting
In 2008, fresh off a nasty divorce and still a lowly nonprofit worker, I realized my eyes were bigger than my wallet when it came to shopping and dining out. So I did what any early-20s woman would do – ... Read More »
Specialization is Overrated – Be a Generalist, Ladies
Are you a specialist? Or a generalist? And which is “better”? In the past, developing a specialization all but guaranteed you a job. But in today’s job market, it’s safe to say a specialization may make it more difficult to ... Read More »
