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One of the saddest and most frustrating things about being a career coach in a really bad job market is that I have people coming to me on a daily basis who have been scammed out of a job. They…

After months of saying that you’re going to strengthen your professional network, you’ve finally decided that it’s time for the rubber to meet the road and attend a networking event. Getting up and going to a networking event is half…

If you’re conducting an active job search, you’ve probably realized the traditional methods used to obtain employment are no longer effective. If you only apply for job opportunities using job boards and wait for calls to roll in, it won’t…

A resume is the first opportunity you have to make an impression on a hiring manager or recruiter. And it’s important to make a great first impression. The average recruiter spends mere seconds scanning your resume so you need to…

The dreaded interview question, “Tell me about yourself,” stumps a lot of folks. People of all ages and experience levels often fail to answer this question correctly, in a way that conveys meaningful information to the interviewer—information they will actually…

Last month marked an interesting moment for me—the average tenure of my team hit the 10-year mark. We have had our fair share of churn, but it gave me a moment of pause—I am struck by how much time that…

Everyone wants a job that is stimulating and exciting. Unfortunately, many employees experience days or even long stretches where they become bored with their job or even fall into a rut that seems impossible to overcome. If you have found…

An informational interview is a great way to learn more about a job or career path you’re interested in. It’s also a great way to connect with someone who is already doing that job. However, if you’ve never set one…

How do you get a promotion? It’s a good time to start thinking about growing your career and positioning yourself for one. Here are six tips to get the promotion you want at work. 1. Under Promise And Over Deliver…