Upskill

An odd term that is finding it’s it way into the hiring community, building buzz and starting to make a difference in the work force. As a career coach and mentor, I am hearing it used more and more. I am not a fan of ‘buzz words’, as they are typically a ‘trend’ and...

Can’t

Can’t……Has to be one of the BIGGEST words out there. A close cousin to ‘if’. If this and if that – A meaningless way to preface anything. Just do it.  So when my kids said, “I can’t”, my response was always “why not” or “did you try?  Either way, my attitude was...

Brand & Land

Looking for a job, as we all know, is a process and that requires a host of ‘things’ in order to be successful and find something that satisfies you, aligns well with your skills and your abilities. For those of you that follow me – SKILL-A-BILITY....

Improve

Never feel like you have to PROVE yourself when you are engaged in the hiring process. When you meet people and your career becomes a topic of conversation, it is not your place to have to PROVE yourself. When you are in an interview, again, you do not have to PROVE...

ImAGE

Ageism is a terrible and very real bias within the hiring community and society. As a career coach, a Talent Acquisition Specialist and an advocate on behalf of many job hunters, it is my job and in fact, my responsibility to help people that are ‘aged out’ because of...

It’s A Process

When you are looking for a job, you MUST remember that it takes time and while that in of itself, is a commodity and luxury that we typically don’t have enough of, you have to learn to manage your time and be patient. Time plays a role in all that we do. It’s the...
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