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Embrace the Pause

As the year winds down, many of us finally get a chance to slow down before 2025 begins. It's time to take that *Big Breath* before the New Year hits. Personally, I love this "in-between" time and always book off lots of moments to slip away to a coffee shop to reflect, write and plan. No one is really looking to you to "produce" during the back-half of December so it feels like bonus time! Embrace it! If you're currently in a career transition, the holiday season can be more than just a time...

Finding yourself between jobs is challenging, especially when you’re used to staying busy, leading and making an impact on the daily. However, I want to challenge you. This "in-between" moment (because yes, it is just a moment in your career) is a golden opportunity to redefine your career vision, strengthen your skillsets and stand out in the job market - even if you didn't choose this moment for yourself. So to help you navigate this time, here are 4 effective ways to stay competitive (and...

As you prepare for your next interview, remember that mindset is everything. What YOU think about your chances of success will either sabotage you or propel you to that next round. Your approach can make all the difference in how you present yourself and handle the challenges that come with the process. After working with hundreds of professionals to help them ace the interview, here are 5 important strategies to help you cultivate a winning interview mindset. Let's dive in! 1. Stay in a...

Before a hiring manager will say yes to hiring you, they need to understand why YOUR unique skills, experiences and perspective is the right fit for the job. Whose job is it to communicate that? Yours. That’s why understanding your triple threat is so important before you start networking, applying for a job and especially, interviewing. To convince a hiring manager that you’ll solve their problems faster and better than the candidate sitting next to you, you need to define why your past...

“Can you send me a list of interview questions to practice?” To be honest, I hate this question. Here’s why. There are thousands of questions that could get asked in an interview. There is NO WAY that you’ll be able to adequately prepare for every single one. It’s a waste of your time AND it’s stress inducing. Here’s what I recommend instead. 1. Select Your Top Career Stories Start by defining your top 5-8 career stories that are relevant to the role. (when I say “relevant” I mean that these...

Let's talk about how to be successful in your next interview. The first thing we need to consider is communication - how you're speaking and presenting your views AS WELL AS how you're listening to the needs of the interviewer on the other side. There's a lot of focus and training materials out there on how to present your career stories in a relevant, concise, coherent way. But, what I'd like to focus on today is the other person in the room. You see, to be successful in your next interview,...

This week I supported several clients through job interviews. As I helped them prepare, one question kept coming up... "What questions should I ask to stand out?" This is a great question because - as past hiring manager myself - I always took note of the types of questions interviewees asked. Great questions made candidates stand out head and shoulders above others. Personally, the questions I liked the best were the ones that got me thinking and sparked an engaging discussion. It helped me...

Let's talk about the fastest way to land an interview this month. Here's what we'll cover in 60-minutes together: Why your application isn't converting to an interview. How to capture the hiring manager's attention. How to communicate your career results with my signature 4-Part Framework. The easiest way to land a first round interview. SAVE MY SEAT Today I want to talk about the controversial “Easy Apply” button on LinkedIn. While this application process has streamlined things for job...

Let's talk about the fastest way to land an interview this month. Here's what we'll cover in 60-minutes together: Why your application isn't converting to an interview. How to capture the hiring manager's attention. How to communicate your career results with my signature 4-Part Framework. The easiest way to land a first round interview. SAVE MY SEAT Job applications are all about standing out (in a good way)... To do this, it’s important to understand what employers and recruiters are...

Despite the ongoing debate about whether cover letters are still necessary, they remain a valuable tool in the job application process. In fact, they can make a difference in landing that coveted interview, even in a world where many recruiters focus on resumes and LinkedIn profiles. Here are three reasons why you should still write a cover letter, and tips to make the process quick and effective. 1. It's your one shot to tell your story Your resume provides a snapshot of your qualifications,...