After a year filled with uncertainty and record-breaking unemployment, millions of people have decided to leave the workforce—and I am by no means exaggerating. The Labor Department estimates that 4…
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Why Do Some Employers Still Ask for My Graduation Date and How to Get Around the Age Biases That Causes
Ever wonder why some employers ask you for your graduation date on an application? Even though dates are not always an accurate way to gauge, employers will look at graduation…
Are You a Fit for Multiple Openings at the Same Company? Dos and Don’ts.
Are you searching for a new job? Have you found multiple openings at the same company? Though you may be excited to hit send for each of them, I strongly…
How I Successfully Landed a Job in a Totally Unrelated Field
“How did you become a Job Coach?” is a question my clients typically ask, wondering how I transitioned into this career as they look to make a transition of their…
I Need Experience to Get a Job, but I Need a Job to Get Experience. What Can I Do?
Congratulations! You have just graduated from college or are looking to break into a new and exciting field. The only problem? The entry-level positions you are finding require experience… but…
When reading a resume, what red flags do recruiters look out for?
Over the course of my career, I have interviewed hundreds of recruiters and hiring managers. Regardless of their work style or industry, they each have red flags they look for…
What Skills Will Employers Be Looking for Now with COVID-19?
2020 was quite the year, wasn’t it? Who would have thought a pandemic would sweep the nation, changing what seems like every aspect of daily life. Over 35M Americans filed…
What Do I Say When Asked About My Salary Requirements?
Ah – the question that is on every job seeker’s mind! I understand why this is such a challenging topic—it’s the most important, and can be a dealbreaker for many….
5 Ways to Move Up the Ladder
There are numerous reasons why someone wants to climb the corporate ladder—money, ambition, vision–the list goes on and on! If you are looking up and wondering how to get there,…
Top 5 Ways to Avoid the Age Bias in the Job Search
Finding a job over 50 is not impossible. While age discrimination does happen, there ARE employers who embrace and even seek out candidates with experience. The trouble is candidates over…