What Job Seekers Can Learn from the Founding Fathers
We don’t often think of the Founding Fathers as having careers, but they did. In fact, they were constantly reinventing themselves to meet the moment. As a career coach and mother of a toddler, I’m constantly thinking about the future of work. As we slide deeper into a world integrated with artificial intelligence, how are […]
Launching an Effective Job Search in 2026: A Guide for Account Executives, Partnership Managers, Customer Success Leaders, and Revenue Professionals
The sales and partnerships job market has changed dramatically over the past few years. Companies are still hiring, but they’re hiring differently. Instead of rapidly expanding commercial teams, many organizations are adding headcount selectively. They’re looking for professionals who can generate revenue, retain customers, expand strategic accounts, and quickly demonstrate business impact. CEO confidence has […]
Job Search 2026: Struggling? You’re Not Alone.
If your job search feels harder than it should, you’re not imagining it. The 2026 job market is confusing because the headlines do not always match the lived experience of job seekers. On paper, the labor market is still moving. Employers are adding jobs, unemployment remains relatively low, and millions of positions are open. But […]
People Keep Talking Themselves Out of Good Opportunities
A client recently told me she wasn’t qualified for a job she wanted. By the time we met, she had already decided she didn’t have a chance. She’d never worked in that industry. She didn’t know one of the software tools listed in the posting. She’d never held that exact title. In her mind, the […]
The Future of Work Belongs to Problem Solvers
A man walks into a workshop carrying a perfectly polished hammer. He sets it down on the table and says, “I’ve spent years mastering this tool. I’m ready for work.” The shop owner looks at him and replies, “Great… what problem do you solve?” The man pauses. “I… build things.” “What kind of things?” “Anything.” […]
How Can You Get a Job Interview when 600 People Have Already Applied?
He applied within 48 hours of the job posting. He never heard back. A week later, he saw the role reposted with “We are no longer accepting applications” quietly added to the bottom. Curious and understandably annoyed, he reached out to a recruiter he knew. The recruiter’s response? “We had over 300 applicants in the […]
A Clear-Eyed Look at the 2026 Job Market (No More Tears!)
Don’t let the job market chill convince you that there are no jobs available. What’s happening in early 2026 isn’t a freeze. It’s more like a thermostat adjustment, not a shutdown. Hiring hasn’t stopped. It’s been calibrated, with companies narrowing in on the exact skills that drive results instead of hiring in bulk. The days […]
Is Getting a Job Taking You Far Longer Than Expected?
Don’t beat yourself up if the job search feels endless. It’s not you. Stark job-search numbers were released by Huntr last week in its Annual Job Search Trends Report. Here’s an overview, based on data from 1.6M+ applications, 1M+ job postings, ~250K resumes, and a survey of 1K+ respondents: Other Trends of Interest: Folks, this is NOT […]
A Vision Board Novice Worries, “What if I Don’t Have a Vision?”
What is a vision board? A vision board is a visual representation of the future. People often make it for the upcoming year in January, so if you do a vision board right now, it will be for what you’d like to see ahead in 2026. Why do you need one? A vision board helps […]
Laid Off or Sensing It’s Coming? Here’s What to Do
Carlos knew something was off. His manager started canceling one-on-ones. Projects slowed. Whispers of restructuring floated through Slack. Then, one Tuesday, HR called a “quick check-in” with no agenda. His gut dropped. By Friday, it was official. He and 60 others were let go in what the company described as a “strategic pivot.” Carlos had […]