AI for Resumes Is Only as Good as the Framework Behind It
AI Is a Thought Partner, Not a Replacement People 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What Job Seekers Can Learn from Doctors
This is the first in a series of mini-posts looking beyond the immediate task. There’s so much we can learn from other industries! Let’s see what we can apply to our job search. Doctors don’t guess—they assess. They gather data, listen carefully, and make informed decisions. They also follow up, stay current, and never stop […]
When Your Internship Search Feels Like Mt. Everest: How to Stay Motivated (Post 9 of 10 in my Student Series)
*Many of my clients have kids in high school/college. This series of posts detailing the key points of an effective early career job/internship search is for them! If your child needs a resume, reach out. I offer discounted student rates. Why Job Searching Can Feel Overwhelming You start your internship search feeling optimistic. You polish […]
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 […]
How to Get a Handle on an “Endless” Job Search
“My job search feels like I set off to walk across town and now I’m hiking Mt. Everest. When did this get so hard?” While the job search experiences vary greatly depending on multiple factors, I’ve heard this sentiment echoed across industries and sectors over the past two years. Getting a job right now is […]
The New Networking: If you want to supercharge your job search, ask this one question.
Things seemed much easier in the olden days before Covid (BC) – prior to the wild layoffs and remote work wars – when you could go online, apply for a few jobs, and soon place a plant on your new desk. Today, it’s not unusual to submit hundreds of resumes to land a handful of […]
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, […]