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I'm Beckie! Career Coach to high achieving professionals who want to find and land a 6-figure job they love.

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3 Biggest Job Search Mistakes... DCL #69

If you’re reading this, you are a high achiever who wants to level up your career, but something is holding you back. My guess is that it’s been holding you back for a while and you finally decided it was time for a change. Perhaps… You were passed over for a promotion and you know it’s time to make a move Or there’s rumors of layoffs (if you were just laid off, if so I’m glad you’re here) Or you’re experiencing burnout and realizing there must be a better way to manage your career Or maybe...

14 days ago • 4 min read

“I’m not seeing the traction I want on my job search. It’s been so hard to land offers in this environment.” Feeling like you’re riding a roller coaster on your job search? I got you. Yes, the job market has shifted away from an employee’s market (think back to COVID years and how easy it was to land a new role in the talent shortage) into an employer's market. This means that talented job seekers like you have to put in extra work to sell their skill sets to an employer. It’s so discouraging...

21 days ago • 3 min read

In the hustle of navigating the job market, it's easy to overlook the fundamental factors that shape our decisions when considering new career opportunities. Whether you realize it or not, there are 3 primary criteria you're using to evaluate new career opportunities. Compensation Time Type of Work Compensation: Let's face it, financial rewards are the reason we work. Salary, bonuses, benefits – they play a crucial role in determining the attractiveness of a job offer. Whether it's ensuring...

28 days ago • 3 min read

“I’m at a crossroads in my career and I’m not sure what to do next. What would you suggest I do to figure this out?” I've had five very different careers since I left undergrad. Each time I changed, I had to reinvent myself. I started out as a brand marketer at a global CPG company working on products you use every day in your kitchen and laundry room. Then, I transitioned into management consulting and led projects with leadership teams at Fortune 500 companies. Next, I co-founded a startup...

about 1 month ago • 3 min read

“I want more from my career, but I’m not sure what to do next…” If you find yourself mid-career asking this question, you’re not alone. A new client joined my one-on-one coaching practice asking this exact same question. She is a Director at a private company, doing interesting work. She’s got a lot of autonomy over her projects. She enjoys her co-workers and has received steady promotions for her contributions. Everything on the outside makes sense. But inside, she was itching for something...

about 1 month ago • 4 min read

Welcome to the newest edition of Design a Career You love where I’m going to flip the script on job searching. It’s easy to focus the job search on you… what you want, what you need and what’s best for your situation. While your needs matter and should be the starting point of your job search, you’ll be MORE successful in landing a new role if you focus primarily on what the hiring manager is looking for. Over the last 10 years, I’ve gained a lot of experience in sales - everything from...

about 2 months ago • 4 min read

“What’s the best way to start a job search?” I was recently asked this question by someone in my audience and wanted to take time to unpack the best way to start a job search. Unfortunately, most people don’t begin their search this way. As a result, their job search feels chaotic and confusing. By following this approach, you’ll gain clarity and confidence about your next career move. So when you do say “YES!” to a new role, you’ll understand why it’s a great fit for you in this next season....

about 2 months ago • 3 min read

“I just got laid off, what do I do now?” First of all, I'm really sorry to hear that you've been laid off. You’re probably feeling a mixture of shock, overwhelm, uncertainty and maybe even relief. To help you navigate this new phase in your career, here are 11 steps to take, broken down in a manageable timeline: Your Immediate Next Steps... Take a Moment to Process: Losing a job can be a significant emotional blow. Take some time to acknowledge your feelings and give yourself space to process...

2 months ago • 2 min read

“I know I want to leave my job, but I don’t have a clear plan yet. Should I wait before I start networking?” The short answer is no. Regardless of where you're at in the job search, networking is your ticket to find and land a new role. If you’re in the early stages of determining what to do, then you’ll want to connect with other professionals in exploratory networking. What is exploratory networking? Exploratory networking refers to the act of meeting with professionals to get their advice...

2 months ago • 1 min read

“I’m in a toxic work environment and I know it’s time to leave. But I’m paid really well and I’m afraid I won’t find a job that pays as well. What should I do?” I fielded this question last week from a professional who made multiple 6-figures per year in base salary and bonus. Let’s call this person Sal. Sal liked the work she did, but not the environment she was in. Her boss was unclear on the strategy and tactics for the department. She changed priorities multiple times per week and created...

3 months ago • 3 min read
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