by Ana Boa-Ventura | Sep 14, 2023 | career coach, hiring, job search, Losing your Job
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...
by Cindy Fassler | Aug 22, 2023 | career coach, Changing Careers, hiring, job search, Networking
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...
by Cindy Fassler | Aug 15, 2023 | career coach, Changing Careers, hiring, job search
Even though the 3rd quarter is just a few weeks away and it is a good time to look for a job, do you feel like you can barely keep your eyes open to read another company job description? When red flags signal exhaustion, frustration, or burnout, do yourself a favor...
by Cindy Fassler | Aug 8, 2023 | career coach, Changing Careers, hiring, Interview, job search, Over 40, Productivity
Steps to make your job-search goals a reality 1. Clarify your job goals — and write them down A clear set of job goals is the foundation of a solid job-search strategy. All your job-search efforts — from how you position your resume and online presence to how you...
by Cindy Fassler | Aug 2, 2023 | career coach, job search, Over 40, Productivity, resolutions
Vacations, they really work! 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! In addition to having time away, I even had several days without my smart...
by Myna | Jul 5, 2023 | career coach, job search, Over 40, resolutions
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...