The hidden job market. I’m sure you’ve heard of it. Maybe someone’s told you that the hidden job market is where the “best jobs” are, or that you have to figure out a way to “tap into it.” If you can access it, you can avoid the hassle of writing resumes and cover letters, and bypass the process of submitting … Read More
Career Change at 50+: How to Change Your Career at 50+
In this Career Change blog post series, I’ll be exploring the dynamics of a career change at three different age milestones: 30, 40, and 50. One thing to remember about career change is that no matter what age you are, it’s possible if you want to make it happen. Of course, along the way, there are different challenges unique to … Read More
Career Change at 40: How To Change Your Career at 40
In this Career Change blog series, I’ll be exploring the dynamics of a career change at three different age milestones: 30, 40, and 50. One thing to remember about career change is that no matter what age you are, it’s possible if you want to make it happen. Of course, along the way, there are different challenges unique to each … Read More
Career Change at 30: How to Change Your Career at 30
In this Career Change blog series, I’ll be exploring the dynamics of a career change at three different age milestones: 30, 40, and 50. One thing to remember about career change is that no matter what age you are, it’s possible if you want to make it happen. Career change at 30 is possible for anyone that really wants it! … Read More
How to Change Your Career: The 4 Types of Career Changes
When you’re considering a career change, it’s important to start planning how to shift your career as early as you can. One consideration I often recommend is to think about the type of career change you’re planning. Is it an industry shift, an occupational shift, or a change of both? Read more to learn about how to navigate all of … Read More
Top Five Signs Your Resume Needs an Update
Sometimes it can be difficult to know when to update your resume. Job search trends can change quickly – and something that looked great five years ago may now look irrelevant. It’s well worth taking a step back and trying to take an impartial look at your resume – or perhaps even getting an opinion from a friend or even a professional. … Read More
How The Chaos Theory Of Careers Can Help You
What is the Chaos Theory of Careers? The Chaos Theory of Careers embraces the idea that career paths are not always linear, measurable, or predictable. People’s careers can’t generally be predicted: in fact, they change and evolve, often in unexpected ways. In today’s working world, with such developments as the gig economy and the suggestion that the average person may … Read More
What is Personal Branding, Anyway?
Personal branding is a term we hear a lot about, but many people don’t understand what is really is. It’s an item on many of our to-do-lists, but we often never get around to fully exploring its meaning and how to use it to our advantage. This article explores some Frequently Asked Questions about personal branding and addresses a simple … Read More
Applicant Tracking Systems: Getting Past the Myths
What, exactly, is an ATS? The latest challenge in resume writing: getting your resume past the robots and into the hands of HR! Almost all large organizations, along with some medium-sized and small ones, rely on Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to assist with scanning, screening and ranking resumes. If you’re job hunting, you’ll definitely want to make sure your resume … Read More
Discovering Your Career Values
When dealing with career dissatisfaction, one of the first things we think about is finding our passion. Figuring out how to do what we love. And it’s true – it’s essential to think about doing something we enjoy. It’s crucial to know our interests when figuring out our ideal career. However, possibly the most important consideration when it comes to … Read More