Just Been Laid Off? Here’s Some Important Advice.

If you’ve just been laid off or are concerned that your number might come up soon, here’s some excellent advice (inspired by a LinkedIn post by Sarah Johnston, a coaching colleague).

Your resume should engage the reader, position yourself as the perfect fit, and make your most critical points effectively. And in a dynamic, ever-changing job market, your resume needs to be constantly evolving. It’s essential to keep up with modern resume strategies so that you stay relevant in the market.

As a career coach, I continually hear from my clients and others about their frustrations with applying for jobs online. I don’t blame them.

It’s like dropping your resume into a black hole. Or better yet, it’s like buying a lottery ticket to pay your mortgage. You know the odds are stacked against you, but you keep doing it anyway.

Ever wonder why many job postings include a long laundry list of requirements?

That’s because they’re often cut and pasted from the employer’s internal job description. And that can be a problem for job seekers because there’s a good chance the one you’re reading is outdated and doesn’t reflect changes made to the role over time, is poorly written, or missing some key information.

That’s why when you’re interviewing, it’s important to ask the interviewer to confirm the details of the role.

There are several things you should consider when evaluating whether a job is a good match for you. Sure, you need to determine if the compensation package meets your expectations, if it’s the right next career step, and if your future manager is someone you think you’d mesh well with.

Here are five tips to help you understand and evaluate a company’s culture before you accept an offer—even if you’re interviewing remotely.

Are cover letters worth the trouble? Do they make a difference? The data may surprise you!

LinkedIn has never been the shiniest object among its social media peers. However, it’s arguably one of the most useful websites for career and business development activities such as recruiting talent, applying for jobs, generating leads, getting clients, and networking. If you’ve been wondering whether it would be worth it to invest in a premium account, this post might help you decide.

When it comes to job interviews, we often focus on showcasing our skills, experience, and qualifications. While these are undeniably crucial aspects of the process, there's something in the background that quietly, but profoundly, influences interview outcomes: trustworthiness.

Trustworthiness, while not always in the spotlight, operates as a subtle undercurrent during interviews. It's a quality that interviewers instinctively seek in candidates, even if they aren’t consciously aware of it or explicitly express it.

Curious to learn how trustworthiness can enhance your interview game? The author of this Harvard Business Review article shares her thoughts.

Want to boost your presence and visibility on LinkedIn? Here are 28 quick tips on how to boost your content, avoid common pitfalls, and fully leverage its power as a professional branding tool.

LinkedIn can be a great channel for building your professional brand and even establishing yourself as an influential thought leader within your niche. But to maximize the benefits of the platform, you need to understand how it works, what generates the best response, and how you can utilize its various tools for optimal effect.

Don’t underestimate the power and the value of a professional mission statement. It might be the deciding factor that triggers a job offer, promotion, or referral.

Getting ready to interview for a management position? Make sure you prepare in advance to tell meaningful, compelling stories that highlight the ways in which you've brought value to previous employers. Here are some ideas for how to get started.

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.

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.

Does your resume or cover have the blahs? Want to sound more dynamic in interviews? Spice it up with high-impact words and phrases

Your Headline and About section are the most important parts of your LinkedIn profile and your professional brand. Make them shine and you’ll attract contacts and make connections with professionals who are more relevant and appropriate for what you do, and for what you are trying to achieve in your career, now and in the future.

How does your resume measure up? Grade yourself on these 9 questions.

Want to make sure your resume gets noticed? Here are some important tips.

At some point in our lives, most of us consider reinventing our careers. The pandemic seems to be pushing more people in that direction. While this may not be the best time to take big risks, it’s a great time to start laying the foundation. If there might be a career pivot in your future, it’s well worth the 5-minute read.

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.