Moving on quickly from being let go is essential to maintaining your career trajectory. It is a waste of time, and mental energy to dwell on the past and wish what happened didn’t happen. Everyone has a few “ex-employer.” I don’t know anyone who hasn’t lost a job involuntarily. Many…

Not including a cover letter is lazy-employers don’t hire lazy. ( I certainly don’t.) Regardless of how you apply for a job, whether through a referral or online, you must show how your skills, experiences, and personality set you apart from other applicants. …

With 2022 “graduation season” behind us, I’d be remiss if I didn’t offer some advice on how an internship ( “co-op” back in the day) provides an opportunity to gain transferrable skills and experience, and start building your professional network and kickstart your career. An internship is so much more…

There are two sides to every interview: Yours and the interviewers. Here’s a pleasant truth: You and your interviewer have the same agenda: To determine if the job opportunity is right for you. Your interviewer isn’t your enemy. They want to hire the right person. Job seekers never consider that…

I’ll get right to it; the top 3 reasons why job seekers struggle with their job search are: How you talk to yourself. The most important factor predicting success isn’t your situation, but what you tell yourself about it. Your mind never stops talking to you. Your internal dialogue (a.k.a…

The number of people who accept a job and then complain about the pay afterward amazes me. Didn’t they know the salary before accepting the job? While money isn’t everything, feeling you’re getting paid fairly for your work is vital to your self-esteem and overall well-being. …

The views expressed are the author’s alone. If everyone is guilty of something, is no one guilty of anything? Morality doesn’t pick sides. It doesn’t care about borders, political ideologies, socio-economic status, religions, genders, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or whether you like pineapple on your pizza. ( Have I covered…

Why Is It Difficult to Get Hired During the Supposed ‘Great Resignation’? The media is selling the narrative that a “Great Resignation” is taking place. However, many job seekers are having difficulty getting hired. Here are a few reasons why COVID caused significant economic damage. Yes, pandemic restrictions are being lifted, and, for better or worse, we’re moving back to our 1st…

Opportunities are all around you-the caveat is they’re attached to people. Therefore, ( stay with me) the people you spend time with determines the opportunities you’re made aware of. Building the right relationships-networking-is critical for your job hunts ( You’ll be conducting a few throughout your career.) and your career…