Should I hire a Career Coach?

Should I hire a Career Coach?

I am asked that question several times a day. There is really no right answer. What I do know is that when I have a potential client contact me it is because they are stuck somewhere in their job search. So, I believe that Career Coaching puts you in charge of your...

Ditch the Degree

Ditch the Degree

Ditch the Degree In years past, having a college degree was required for almost every salaried job—and many hourly jobs, as well. Candidates who didn't have a degree often would lose out on opportunities and struggle to advance their careers. When I had my Staffing...

Pros and Cons of Job Hopping

Pros and Cons of Job Hopping

Are you thinking about job hopping? Here are some pros and cons to consider before making a move. Job hopping is a growing trend among young professionals and it is now trending for Boomers. Instead of sticking with the same employer for decades, they switch jobs to...

How to Ask for a Referral

How to Ask for a Referral

How to ask  for  employee referrals in your job search Have a friend on the inside? Here's how to take advantage of someone who works at your dream company. Conventional wisdom says that an employee referral equals a fast-track to getting a job. And in many cases,...

The Benefits of Taking a Vacation

The Benefits of Taking a Vacation

Do you know that about 53% of Americans aren’t using all of their vacation time each year. I am not part of that statistic, I took two weeks off and feel great! 

The Third Quarter is Here…

The Third Quarter is Here…

What have you done to improve your job search? Manpower’s quarterly employment outlook survey is out and despite the talent shortage, inflation and a low U.S. unemployment rate, their report shows a sizable number of major companies are planning to add to staff in the...

Are you a Highly Successful Employee?

Are you a Highly Successful Employee?

What do the most successful people out there- the ones who get promotions, raises and opportunities seemingly handed to them- know that everyone else doesn’t? Turns out, quite a bit. Some of the top career experts shared several of their tips on how the best of the...

Hate your new job?

Hate your new job?

  Has it been days, weeks, or months in your new gig, you feel it in your bones: This place isn’t right. But you went through a long interview process, accepted the job offer and gave notice to your previous employer, that’s a big knot to untangle. If you’re...