Lessons Learned from Submitting 444 Applications to Land One Awesome Job: A Senior Account Executive’s Journey from Laid-Off to Employed
This is a follow-up to my post, “How to Get a Job in a Lay-off Market,” where I discussed Gary’s* job search after being laid off from a behemoth technology company. Gary’s story exemplifies the challenges many professionals face when unexpectedly laid off and the resilience required to successfully navigate a competitive job market. Fortunately, […]
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 […]
The Power of Perspective – How to Pull Yourself out of a Negativity Tailspin using “The Work”
Yesterday was a bad day. My computer broke in the middle of an order and caused a productivity nightmare. The pet store hassled me about a return. They really don’t care about their customers. A guy almost hit me head-on by going the wrong way around a round-about. What a jerk! When I got into […]
The Hero’s Journey is for Everyone
I just embarked on a year-long professional coaching course with an ICF-accredited school to expand the services I offer my clients beyond job-hunting support. Today’s homework talked about Joseph Campbell and the gift he’s given us through his exploration of cultural commonalities resulting in the universal hero’s journey. Many famous movies have roots in his […]
Navigating Changes: Big and Small
Wouldn’t you agree that now, more than ever, is the time to become comfortable with change?