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April 5, 2023

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It may appear I haven’t been writing much, but not so! I’ve been blogging on Medium to reach a broader audience. Please check out my articles below.

  • Why You Shouldn’t Interview the Same Way TwiceA client once told me, “I don’t understand. I answered every question well, but I still didn’t get the job.”As we talked through the interview, the problem became obvious.She gave the same interview to three different audiences.The recruiter.The hiring manager.The team.Here’s the thing: every interviewer is trying to answer the same question:“Is […]
  • 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.Benjamin Franklin: printer → writer → inventor → scientist → diplomat → postmaster → statesman.George Washington: surveyor → military officer → farmer → commander → president.Thomas Jefferson: lawyer → author → diplomat […]
  • The professional summary is one of the most important sections of your resume.A recruiter will probably read it.A hiring manager definitely will.In just a few sentences, it should answer the questions every employer is already asking themselves.Skip the Objective StatementObjective statements have largely disappeared from modern resumes.Most of them sound something like this:Seeking a challenging opportunity where I can […]
  • AI Is a Thought Partner, Not a ReplacementPeople often ask if they should use AI to write their resume or LinkedIn profile.Absolutely. Just not in the way most people do.If your prompt is, “Write my resume,” AI will happily produce one. It’ll probably sound polished, use all the right buzzwords, and even be grammatically perfect. The problem […]
  • Launching an Effective Job Search in 2026: A Guide for Account Executives, Partnership Managers, Customer Success Leaders, and Revenue ProfessionalsThe 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 […]
  • 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 for many professionals, […]
  • 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 case was closed.Twenty minutes later, she was laughing.As we walked […]
  • A man walks into a workshop carrying a perfectly polished hammer.Continue reading on Medium »
  • I once worked with a client, we’ll call him Marcus, who was perfect for a role. On paper, in personality, in experience… slam dunk.Continue reading on Medium »
  • 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 of massive […]
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