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 […]
LinkedIn Engagement, Step 3: Stop Stressing About Posting—Start Commenting
One of my clients, Carla, told me a story that perfectly captures what it feels like to finally find your inroad on LinkedIn. Years ago, she attended a local business mixer, where she felt completely out of her element. She hovered by the snack table, clutching a sparkling water, convinced everyone else there was born […]
Move Up Without Moving Out: Strategic Steps for Internal Promotions
It was the best office holiday party of all time… until James realized he was the only one who didn’t know about the new leadership changes coming in Q1. The entire sales department had been quietly networking for months, lining up for promotions and lateral moves while he was obliviously working away at his desk. […]
A Framework for Strategic Job Hunting in 2025
You’re at the edge of a vast pond, watching people fish. Some anglers are casting aimlessly, hoping something bites. Others have planned their approach—they know the fish, understand the water’s currents, and have chosen the perfect bait. Sure, they took more time to prepare on the front end, but who do you think is successfully […]
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 […]
From Entrepreneur to Employee: Mastering the Corporate Transition by Showcasing Your Unique Value
Hey Entrepreneur, Have you been job-shopping to re-enter a more traditional (i.e., corporate) workplace? Then you’ve probably run into pushback about employers looking for employees, not other employers. While entrepreneurship is generally associated with innovation, bravery, risk-taking, problem-solving, and wearing many hats, for those who will have to work with the individual they hire, other […]