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Sometimes, knowing what not to do in your job search is just as important as following the “best practices.” From my experience as a career coach, I’ve seen countless professionals make common mistakes that can sabotage a job search. So, before you send out another application or head into your next interview, let’s talk about […]
It can be very demanding to look for another job when your current one is constantly stressing you out. After all, when you get home from a long and frustrating day, the last thing you want to do is give any more thought to the world of work. Unfortunately, most new jobs don’t just fall […]
In every interview, it’s important to ask questions. This especially includes phone interviews. Asking questions during any type of job interview makes you seem more intelligent and interested in the job. It also makes you more appealing to hiring managers—as long as you don’t ask questions you could easily find the answers to. If you […]
Howdy, LinkedIn tech enthusiasts! Saddle up for a wild ride with me through Austin’s digital frontier, where innovation flows faster than the Colorado River. This is not your average tech roundup—we’re diving into a city so wired that even the bats are coding! Austin’s keeping it wonderfully weird and Windows-erful, y’all. I’ve compiled a list […]
I have been asked recently what I attribute my success to and how have I been able to grow in my career. After thinking about this for a moment I responded that it was when I was a store manager for Target and realized that it is not possible for me to do everything that […]
Know the saying, “Applying for jobs is a full-time job”? Don’t listen to it. Applying for jobs you’re not qualified for is counterproductive to your job search. Competition is too fierce. Even qualified applicants aren’t getting callbacks. So, stop applying to so many jobs and allocate time each week to becoming more hirable. Here are […]
Whether you’ve just graduated from college, you’re in the middle of your career, or you’re in your 60s, competition for jobs is fierce. So, how can you stay relevant in today’s job market? Here are six ways to stay on top of your game… 1. Brand Up If you want to market yourself effectively, you […]
Our thoughts are magnets that attract the outcomes we are thinking about. Even if you want something desperately, if your thoughts say you will never get it, guess what? You won’t. However, if you change your thoughts on achieving it, you will. This is mostly because if your thoughts are laser-focused on getting or accomplishing […]
Amidst all the buzz around artificial intelligence (AI), we’re learning more about what a future with AI could mean while AI is learning more about us and our world. As other technological revolutions have led to changes in the workplace, AI is steadily changing work as we know it—and this definitely includes marketing. As part […]
When you’re in the hot seat at a job interview, thinking of the best answers can be challenging. In this post, we’ll share our number one secret for answering hard interview questions. Think of it as an interview hack… Document Everything! It’s important to bring up relevant and clear examples that prove you’re a fit […]