Career Advice Blog

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 catch an...

Three Strikes and THEY Are OUT A Rule for Networking and Interview Follow UpI'm a huge fan of using a networking strategy to support a job search.  I'm not special.  Most career coaches will tell you networking is an importantpart of the job application process. ...

Try Before You Buy Using Informational Interviews as a Tool for Career ExplorationHave you been thinking of making a career or job change, but you are worried about the risks associated with taking a chance?  I don't blame you.  It's the same as making the decision to...

Negotiating Your Job Offer: A Conversation OutlineAccording to Google (I know, a very scholarly and reputable source) the definition of a negotiation is, "a discussion aimed at reaching an agreement."  In my opinion, the most important word in this definition is...

Deliver Effective Interview AnswersInterviews are stressful.  The fear of the unknown, the pressure of wanting a new job, and let's face it, the process is inherently judgy.  Here is a strategy to help you deliver a strong answer to a behavioral-based interview...

Do's and Don'ts of Cover Letter WritingI have a confession.  Early in my role as a career coach, I HATED writing cover letters.  I actually shied away from working with cover letter clients because I didn't feel like I knew enough about the purpose of the document,...

The Garden of Networking Tips for watering your gardenYour network is like a delicious vegetable garden.  You have to nurture it before you are able to "eat" all the nutrients it provides.  Like planting a garden, developing a network that can support your...

Bait for Your LinkedIn ProfileEvery fisherman knows before you can enjoy a delicious tuna dinner you have to catch the fish.  How do you catch a fish?  You use really good bait.  The qualifications for "good bait" might change with each fish you try to catch. ...

How to Write an Effective ResumeComposing a succinct and effective resume is a key component of a successful job search. Watch this video to get your resume updating process started. In this video, I outline how to write an eye-catching professional summary, powerful...

The Marathon Mindset and the Job SearchOver the course of the last three weeks, my responsibilities in life have boiled down to career coaching, running, and hanging out with my husband.  I decided to focus this post on my first two responsibilities and how the...