Category: Career Advice

The 40-Year Career Is Dead: Navigating the New World of Work

8/30/2024

In today's job market, the traditional 40-year career with one employer is becoming a thing of the past. Instead, people now have portfolios of diverse skills and often change jobs, industries, and even career paths multiple times.

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Ready to Resign? Your Complete 7-Step Exit Strategy

7/26/2024

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When you’re ready to transition to a new role or career path, having a well-thought-out exit strategy is key. Leaving a job requires more than submitting a resignation letter; it’s a delicate process that, if handled right, can set you up for success in your next role.

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3 Essential Questions to Ask When Vetting a Career Coach: Your Guide to Finding the Right Match

6/28/2024

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Finding the right career coach can be a game-changer for professionals at any career stage, especially when aiming to stand out in today’s competitive job market. With the right guidance, you can enhance your resume, interview performance, and overall career strategy. However, finding the right coach isn’t always straightforward.

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Is the "Dream Job" Just a Myth? A Reality Check on Career Fulfillment

5/31/2024

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In today’s dynamic job market, the idea of a "dream job" feels increasingly like a mirage—a perfect role that offers fulfilling work, competitive pay, career growth, and job security. However, career fulfillment is rarely as one-dimensional as the concept of a "dream job" suggests.

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How to Recognize if You're Being "Quietly Discharged": A Guide to Protecting Your Career

4/26/2024

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In today's evolving workplace, traditional layoffs aren't the only way companies separate from employees. "Quiet discharge" – a subtle process where employers systematically push employees to resign voluntarily – has become increasingly common.

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The Hard Truth About Why You Ramble During Interviews (And How to Fix It)

3/29/2024

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If you’ve ever walked out of an interview with a nagging feeling that you rambled, you’re not alone. Interviews can be nerve-wracking, and it’s easy to go off-topic or get lost in unnecessary details. The hard truth? Rambling can hurt your chances of landing the job.

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The Rise of Fake Job Postings and How to Spot Them

2/23/2024

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In today’s digital age, job seekers face a unique challenge: fake job postings. As more of the job search process shifts online, scammers have found new ways to exploit hopeful candidates, creating fake job ads to capture personal information, steal financial data, and even request fees for bogus "services."

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The Real Reason Why Finding a Job Feels Impossible Today (And How to Overcome It)

1/26/2024

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If you’ve been searching for a job recently and find yourself feeling frustrated or even defeated, you’re not alone. Today’s job market is challenging for many reasons, and it’s not just about the number of available jobs. Factors like the rise of applicant tracking systems (ATS), remote work competition, skill mismatches, and economic shifts all play a role in making the job search feel harder than ever before.

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how to take ownership of your career

4/20/2023

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Taking ownership of your career is an essential aspect of career growth and success. It involves actively taking charge of your career path and making intentional decisions to shape it. While it can be daunting, especially for job seekers, taking ownership of your career is crucial in creating a fulfilling career journey. In this blog post, we'll outline ten steps that job seekers can take to take back ownership of their careers.

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Strategies to Conquer Fear During a Recession

3/3/2023

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As we navigate through uncertain economic times, it's natural to feel anxious and fearful about our financial future. The fear of losing a job, not being able to pay bills, or not having enough savings to cover unexpected expenses can be overwhelming. However, it's important to remember that fear is a normal response to a recession, and there are ways to overcome it. In this article, we will discuss top tips on how to overcome fear during a recession.

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how your soft skills can help you Quickly land a new job

2/25/2023

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In today's job market, it's not just technical skills that employers are looking for. Soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, are just as important. In fact, a candidate's soft skills can often be the deciding factor in whether they land a job quickly or not. In this blog post, we'll explore why soft skills matter and how they can help you stand out in the job market.

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how part-time work can become your path to a full-time career

2/3/2023

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Part-time work can be an excellent way to gain valuable experience and skills, build your resume, and potentially lead to full-time employment. Many individuals seek part-time work for a variety of reasons, including flexible schedules, financial need, or a desire to try out a new career. In this article, we will explore how part-time work can be a path to full-time employment.

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how to address gaps in a resume

1/13/2023

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A resume is often the first impression a potential employer has of an individual. If your resume has significant gaps, then your career history, and periods where you did not work, could be left open to interpretation by the employer and pose a potential red flag. Having gaps in a resume can make the hiring process more challenging for you if they are not addressed correctly. Whether due to unemployment, illness, or personal reasons, it's essential to address gaps in a resume effectively. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips on how to address gaps in a resume.

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Stuck on a career path that no longer works for you? Here are 3 steps you can take today to pivot into a new career

3/11/2022

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Staying in a company for 5 to 10 years is a significant accomplishment, especially for millennials. Well, it's pretty normal to get bored especially if you are doing the same thing every day.

According to a recent Gallup.com poll, 60% of millennials would contemplate leaving their jobs if they feel that they are not involved at work— furthermore, just half intend to be with a similar organization in 12 months.

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3 Sections to Leave Off of Your Resume

11/13/2020

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When it comes to resume writing, deciding what information to include versus what not to include is critical – especially when the job market is so competitive. The most effective resumes are precise, meticulously written and strategic. These are resumes that stand out, grabbing the attention of employers and for all the right reasons.

As such, it is important to present a resume that features only the most relevant information aligned with your job search. This means eliminating irrelevant information that could distract the employer or dilute the value that you bring to the table. Ensure you make a good impression by leaving these three items off of your resume today.

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The Top 3 Things You Should Know About Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

4/24/2020

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To streamline the hiring process, many companies rely upon systems to scan, qualify and organize the sometimes thousands of applications and resumes they receive for their vacant positions. These systems are known as applicant tracking systems or ATS for short. While ATS systems are a gem for an employer’s human resources department, they can pose difficulties for individual applicants who simply want to get their foot in the door. So, how do you beat the bots? Here are the top three things you should know about the ATS.

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4 Myths About Resume Writing Debunked

4/10/2020

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Often, when we are first approached by clients who are interested in our services, we are faced with many common misconceptions about what resume writers do and what the resume writing process is actually like. Our goal is to dispel these myths and create the best experience for you to help you get your foot in the door and land the job of your dreams.

The following are four common myths about resume writing and the important truths that you should be aware of before hiring a resume writing service:

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4 Ways to Power Your job Search During the pandemic

3/13/2020

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As unemployment rates have skyrocketed due to the coronavirus pandemic, many people have been devastated by layoffs, furloughs and hiring freezes. As hundreds of thousands are experiencing job insecurities, feelings of panic and anxiety are also on the rise due to threats of job insecurity. Today, more people than ever are engaging in active job searches making the hiring landscape increasingly competitive. If you are searching for ways to stand out from others as you search for a new job here are four strategies to quickly pivot your career search and improve your odds for being selected for an interview.

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Getting Along With Difficult People at Work

3/3/2020

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“Last week, my boss hired a “trainee” straight out of college to work in our department. She is young and it really showed in how she behaved. The problem is, this new “co-worker” of mine started acting like a prima donna. She has become manipulative and dominant. Some of my colleagues are complaining behind her back. It was becoming a nightmare for me just being near her. It has even made me think of quitting.”

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Explaining Gaps in Employment

3/2/2020

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When you get to the interview, be prepared to discuss your resume. In addition to
explaining why you left previous companies and chit chat about the position, if you have
any gaps in employment be prepared to explain them.

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Get the Job: Essential Interview Tips

1/2/2020

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Have you been successful at securing interviews, but can’t seem to seal the deal? It’s a common issue. Job interviews can be unusual situations if you have not interviewed in a while. Although many people do naturally shine in interviews, there are others who need a little practice to hone their skills. Rest assured that time and effort are all you need to become a master at job interviews. Here are a few tips on how to impress your job interviewer to get the job.

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6 Ways to Pinpoint Your Perfect Career

11/29/2019

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Have you ever felt stuck in your career? Employee stress and burn out can represent huge stressers and points of dissatisfaction in your life. After all, you are at work some 8 hours a day or more. That’s 1/3 of your day if you don’t count sleep. That’s a long time to be dissatisfied.

If you feel stuck, here are 6 great ways to kick start your job search find your ideal career:

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read this before you get stuck in a mid-career rut

11/4/2019

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After you’ve been working for 20 years or more, it’s natural to assume that you know how to manage your career. However, a study by Harvard Business Review found that mid-career professionals need help if they want to avoid being undervalued and overworked.

The researchers found that professionals between the ages of 40 and 48 were the group most likely to make work decisions that led to less-than-successful outcomes.

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The 40-Year Career Is Dead: Navigating the New World of Work

Ready to Resign? Your Complete 7-Step Exit Strategy

3 Essential Questions to Ask When Vetting a Career Coach: Your Guide to Finding the Right Match

Is the "Dream Job" Just a Myth? A Reality Check on Career Fulfillment

How to Recognize if You're Being "Quietly Discharged": A Guide to Protecting Your Career

The Hard Truth About Why You Ramble During Interviews (And How to Fix It)

The Rise of Fake Job Postings and How to Spot Them

The Real Reason Why Finding a Job Feels Impossible Today (And How to Overcome It)

how to take ownership of your career

Strategies to Conquer Fear During a Recession

how your soft skills can help you Quickly land a new job

how part-time work can become your path to a full-time career

how to address gaps in a resume

Stuck on a career path that no longer works for you? Here are 3 steps you can take today to pivot into a new career

3 Sections to Leave Off of Your Resume

The Top 3 Things You Should Know About Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

4 Myths About Resume Writing Debunked

4 Ways to Power Your job Search During the pandemic

Getting Along With Difficult People at Work

Explaining Gaps in Employment

Get the Job: Essential Interview Tips

6 Ways to Pinpoint Your Perfect Career

read this before you get stuck in a mid-career rut

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