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 […]
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 […]
What Job Seekers Can Learn from Financial Planners
Financial planners help people make smart, long-term decisions with limited resources. Sound familiar? That’s exactly what a job search is. Here’s how to apply their mindset to your career journey: 📊 Audit Your AssetsLike a financial planner reviews income, you need to assess your strengths. What skills, experiences, and connections can you leverage right now? […]
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 […]
How to Become Indispensable in Your Workplace
How to Become Indispensable in an AI-Driven Workplace Layoffs, reorganizations, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping the workplace faster than ever. Even high performers aren’t guaranteed stability. So what does it actually mean to be secure in your career today? It’s not tenure.It’s not loyalty.It’s not even being “the hardest worker in the […]