Finding a Job is Like Dating

Finding a Job is Like Dating  Let’s find your match  “I’ve been dating since I was 15.  I’m exhausted.  Where is he?” – Charlotte York, Sex and the City “I’ve been looking for a job for two years and nothing has panned out. ...

Declutter Your LinkedIn Network

Declutter Your LinkedIn Network How to use your LinkedIn network to find the right people to support your job search I don’t like “stuff”.  A cluttered home or office gives me anxiety and therefore I do not like to keep things around that are not...

Job Searching is Hard

Job Searching is Hard Get some help. Job searching stinks.  No one really likes it and, honestly, that’s why I have a job.  The only people who get super pumped by the thought of a job search are career coaches, and this is why you should use a career coach as a...

An Open Letter to a Terrible Job

An Open Letter to a Terrible Job Dear Terrible Job, I’m writing to inform you that I don’t miss you, but I am very very very grateful for you.  When we met back in 2008, I had big dreams.  I dreamt of becoming a film editor working for a huge production...

Shine Like the Sun

Shine Like the Sun How to make your resume stand out “How do I make my resume stand out?” This is one of the most common questions I get as a career coach.  Many job seekers think a flashy format with beautiful graphics and pretty colors is the way to...