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During my 30 years in the recruiting industry, I played a role in hundreds of successful career transitions. The lessons I learned during that time serve as an important building block for career coaching. Blending the two disciplines gives me a unique perspective into what it takes to navigate job and career changes. I hope you find a few “golden nuggets” that give you an edge that leads you down the path to a more meaningful and rewarding career.
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Still Wondering if Cover Letters are Necessary? The Data Might Surprise You.
Are cover letters worth the trouble? Do they make a difference? The data may surprise you!
How to Respond When Asked About Your Strengths and Weaknesses
Ever had an interviewer ask you about your strengths and weaknesses? Ever wonder why?
It’s baffling to me. During my 30 years as a recruiter, I never asked anyone that question because it doesn’t elicit any helpful information. Nonetheless, it seems to persist.
If it comes up in a job interview, what’s the best way to respond? Here’s what I recommend to my career coaching clients.
Considering A Job or Career Change? Before Deciding, Consider Pre-Quitting
You’ve decided it’s time for a change. You started a job search, interviewed with several companies, got an attractive offer, and accepted it. You’re excited and riding on cloud nine, but in the back of your mind, you’re dreading what comes next: telling your boss you’re leaving.
Will the response be best of luck, good riddance, or what can we do to keep you? In many ways, the last one, the counteroffer, is the most wrenching.
What you do before beginning your search is key.
10 Tips for Acing Your Video Interview
With more people than ever working from home, video interviews have become increasingly common and are likely to remain so for years to come. Interviewing effectively on camera requires careful preparation, so here are a few tips.