As the holidays approach and everyone (myself included) gets all wrapped up in family, food, and festivities, I think it’s really important to remind ourselves what we already have before we embark on something as challenging as a job search. Read more
Strike a Balance – Work/Life Challenges
One of the most challenging things for any professional is maintaining a work/life balance. As a mom and a wife, I’m constantly reminded of all the things I could be doing when I choose to do something else. When my daughter is napping, I could be vacuuming but I’m writing a resume instead. When my son is jumping on me and screaming lalala, I could be answering an email but I’m bonding with my kids instead. What’s the end result of all this? Something, always something, isn’t getting done. Read more
Get Inspired! Find a career mentor.
I’m not just talking about someone who can guide you in your current position. Seek out a friend, family member, or even acquaintance that you admire for their ambition or accomplishments. Whether someone is in your chosen field isn’t necessarily a make or break. What’s really important is that you find someone who’s opinion, advice, and career ethics are valuable to you. Read more
The Best Place to Explain Your Resume Gap
Many perfectly qualified candidates have gaps in their employment. The gap can stem from a variety of chosen and situational causes. Many of my clients (women and men) elected to stay home and care for family members, often children but sometimes aging parents or ailing siblings or other close relatives. Read more
Finding your passion is NOT all in a day’s work.
People are always saying that…follow your passion. Do what you love, the money will follow. If you do what you love, you never work a day in your life. Sounds great, right? Sure, unless you don’t know what that is or how to get to get there.
I talk to people all the time who either know what it is that they love to do and just can’t quite put it all together or people who just haven’t figured it out yet. The advice that seems to resonate the most with each of these people is that it’s the little things. It’s not always about the dream job that you always wanted or pursuing a seemingly impossible feat like being the next big star on Broadway. For many people, it’s about enjoying your life and finding a career, or even a company, that supports that. Read more
