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 2024: Struggling? You’re Not Alone.
If you’re feeling worn out by your job search, you’re not alone. A recent WSJ article by Ann-Marie Alcántara highlights a new LinkedIn trend where job seekers use the hashtag #Desperate and a pink banner on their profiles to express their frustration. People are more open than ever about their job struggles, a reminder that […]
Don’t Downgrade: It Takes Just as Long to get the Right Job as it does to get the Wrong Job
When it comes to job searching, it’s essential to recognize that it takes just as long to land the wrong job as it does to find the right one. Job seekers often rush into opportunities that aren’t the best fit out of frustration or fear, thinking that any job is better than none. But this […]
Resume Writing Do’s and Don’ts
If you’re confused about resume writing, don’t feel bad (there’s your first “don’t”!). There is more conflicting information on the internet about what you should or shouldn’t do with your resume than about whether wearing a mask prevents Covid! Ugh. Here’s my general guidance for you – it’s one word: EMPATHY. If you were sitting […]
You Probably Haven’t Thought of This Follow-Up Strategy Yet
You know recruiters receive hundreds of applications for most job descriptions, so what can you do to stand out? First, fit in. Applicant tracking systems (ATS) are algorithms configured to help recruiters screen candidates. More than 200 companies make ATS software, and recruiters configure each algorithm specifically for the job description. The sheer ambiguity of […]
When putting credentials after your name on your resume works (and when it makes you look like a jerk)
**This post was written in August 2021, and the standards have since changed. It is no longer appropriate to put credentials such as MBA or PMP next to your name as the market is saturated, many people have them, and it doesn’t mean as much as it used to. I have heard from multiple recruiters […]
What to Do When Your Zoom Interview Goes Sideways
There are many articles about how to conduct successful Zoom video interviews. The most common advice includes: Test your technology beforehand to ensure your camera, microphone, and chat software are working harmoniously. Show up early for the actual meeting to ensure everything is working right and show respect for the person interviewing you. Sit in […]
Do you need advice on how to dress to impress for a virtual job interview? Read now!
Though it can be seen as a small detail, especially in the age of virtual interviews, what you choose to wear for a job interview plays a big part in how the interviewers feel about you. During these difficult times, virtual job interviews may be the new norm, but what you wear remains just as […]
Job Interviews: “I don’t know how to…” (Yes, you do.)
The night before the interview, you didn’t sleep thinking about how you were going to skirt your way around admitting to your lack of a specific skill (let’s just call that skill “Salesforce” for the sake of this example). Now, the interview is here, and it looks like you might just make it through without […]