Did the Hidden Job Market Disappear?
I read an inquiry on a career industry forum requesting evidence-based statistics for the hidden job market. One of the responses cited this article, The Biggest Job Search Myth, Debunked. Is the Hidden Job Market real? The gist of the article was that the 80-85% statistic widely quoted by career professionals for years stems from…
Read MoreWhat is asynchronous communication and how does it affect you?
Until recently, I never heard of asynchronous communication. However, I might be the only one. The term has headlined many major publications: Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, and BBC. What is Asynchronous Communication? Yesterday, I answered a survey from Todoist. It asked questions about how I work and how I prefer asynchronous communication. I…
Read MoreWhy Compelling Personal Branding Can Lead to your Dream Job
Why would we be talking about personal branding in your job search? Isn’t personal branding just for famous people or maybe entrepreneurs? Identify your Personal Branding Target Your job search must be targeted. You need to know where you want to go. “I want to work in finance” is way too broad. From that statement,…
Read MoreWhat inspires Career Change or Career Reinvention?
Many people come to me to find the best role fitting their heart’s desire. This may not be their current occupation, career path, or direction. What inspires career change? A quick glimpse of some of the clients I am currently working with: A Real Estate Development | Finance leader in Chicago who likes to fix…
Read MoreHot Topic: Work from Home or the Office?
Discussion on LinkedIn about the options for work from home or remote work continues to grow. The pandemic definitely impacted the growth of work from home but remote work was growing even before Covid19 changed our workplaces. I answered Sean Eggert’s poll with this comment: 80% of my clients are specifying remote when I ask…
Read MoreThe challenges we faced and have overcome in the last 20 years
The challenges we have faced and overcome in the past 20 years don’t always come to mind as we approach each day. As I speak with clients across the United States and write their stories, I am reminded of how many challenges we have faced and overcome. What are the challenges we faced and have…
Read More3 reasons delaying the start of your job search destroys opportunities
Does procrastination run in your veins? You know you should start your job search but you keep putting it off. Does delaying the start of your job search hurt you? In the last month, I told three otherwise ideal clients I could not meet their deadline to create a new resume and career marketing plan:…
Read MoreWhy Your Job Search is Missing the Mark (And How You Can Fix It)
In the time I worked with job seekers, many asked me why their job search is missing the mark or not delivering results. Your job search is missing the mark? For me, the key to a successful job search is a complex, multi-faceted answer that requires individualized strategies and solutions. It is also why I…
Read MoreWhy it is critical to achieve a work and sleep balance
Are you one of those people who are struggling with getting enough sleep? Have you always struggled or is it worse since the pandemic? Can you work with sleep deprivation? A recent conversation with a former client identified she is existing on 3.5 hours of sleep per night on a regular basis. She admitted she…
Read MoreAre ineffective job search strategies stopping your success?
Job search is hard! No surprise there. For most people, job search is difficult. Why does job search tend to be difficult? There is a huge emotional component to job search. Our self-esteem is often tied to our work. Many of our friendships are made through work. Our families depend on the income we produce.…
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