The words we say, and how we say them, matter! It is the most immediate reflection on our ability to articulate thoughts and intelligently communicate our expertise. Even the most well thought out presentation or collaborative idea can be steamrolled by poor delivery. Moreover, we can develop reputations at the office based on how we […]
At the end of 2018, I felt myself completely drowning. I knew in my bones I was heading into a crazy year, and I began to backslide into poor habits in my day-to-day life. I needed to give my routine a ‘Queer Eye’-level makeover to achieve my very big career goals while managing the mounding […]
Career advancement is not just for the young and the hungry. In January 2018, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics reported the median number of years that wage and salary workers had been with their current employer was 4.2 years. The notion of staying at a job until you retire is officially GONE! Your career […]
So you went to college, picked a major, graduated, found a job within the field for which you studied… and realize you hate it. Congratulations, this is something to celebrate! You read that right. This is a major success so early in your career. Many professionals take much longer to come to this conclusion (if […]
You feel like time is running out and your back is against the wall; that’s how a job hunt can sometimes feel. You had high expectations to land the perfect job doing exactly what you do best. You visualized it unfolding so beautifully; sending your dream company a resume, wowing them at the interview, getting […]
Searching for a job can be an emotional roller coaster. Once you’ve made the decision to move on from your current company, there’s a goal in sight, and the desire to get there is often your primary focus. But searching for a job, and in particular–the right job–takes time. As a career strategist and job […]
At my college commencement, the keynote speaker was attorney Gloria Allred. I was excited to hear an accomplished woman talk about my and my classmates’ great achievement and how the rest of our lives were in front of us. She did not disappoint; her talk was as congratulatory as I hoped it would be. She […]
There’s a lot of debate on social media as to whether resumes are still important or a thing of the past. It wouldn’t surprise me a bit if in a few short years from now resumes are completely replaced by LinkedIn profiles or some other format on social media. But for now, resumes are still […]
Ever hear the story of the manager who wanted to hire a professional with a bachelor’s degree and 20 years of experience, yet not older than 32? Apparently only prodigies were qualified.