Your resume is a marketing tool to sell the reader on why you’re the best person for the job. Here’s how to write it like one.
Stop calling yourself “seasoned” and other valuable resume writing tips for 2024.
6 Technical Tips to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile
Even if you despise being on social media, if you are looking for new jobs and opportunities in the knowledge worker economy, LinkedIn is the place recruiters and hiring managers hang out to find top talent. Besides optimizing the keywords in your LinkedIn profile to be more searchable on the platform, I have six technical LinkedIn tips for you to take action on today.
Re-introductions aren’t awkward - they’re necessary. Here’s how to make them.
Weak ties (or acquaintances) have the greatest impact on job mobility and career advancement. Here’s how to re-introduce yourself to them to make sure they know who you are and what you have to offer - without feeling awkward about it.
How to know if you should apply for a job (or not)
Many career resources will tell you that your skills need to match 80% of the required job duties on the job description to apply. Here’s why I don’t like that advice and more on how to know if you should apply for a job (or not).
What do your advisors have to say?
When you know your core values, you can lean on them as your own personal board of advisors. Here is what I learned from doing the core values exercise again.
Have a performance review coming up? This guide is for you.
Advice from Elpha.com and coaches on how to prepare for a performance review if you want to focus on development, ask for a raise or promotion, or just stay where you are.
It's totally okay to not want more out of work.
You’re not alone if you feel like you DON’T want more out of your work and career. Let’s normalize NOT feeling motivated to develop or grow at all times.
Why you’re resisting self-marketing and how to make it a priority.
Let’s dig into the 8 main reasons why we resist self-marketing and how to finally prioritize it. I give you 10 ideas on how to make the most a one-hour self-marketing work session.
Wanting attention is not a bad thing.
Many of us have been taught that wanting and drawing attention to ourselves is a negative thing. Something that only narcissists do. I’m here to tell you otherwise and here’s why.
9 Ways to Find Jobs (Beyond Traditional Job Search Methods)
It’s easy to get sucked into traditional job search methods, checking Indeed and LinkedIn, with little to no bites. Instead, I want you to consider these 9 ways to find job opportunities. And yes, they’re all about making connections.
How to use professional development funds for coaching (+ a script to ask your manager).
More and more companies are providing professional development funds to employees for their personal learning and skill development. Did you know you can ask to use this funding to hire an external coach? Read on to learn how to pitch this idea to your manager.
What word are you scared to add to your LinkedIn headline?
Your LinkedIn headline is one of the most important parts of your profile. What word(s) are you scared to include because you don't feel like you have enough experience?
What's an Amplification Buddy and How To Find One
How can you find your career hype-person? And be an amplification buddy for someone else? I break this career-building strategy all down for you.
How to know when to take a break from your job search.
It’s okay to take a break from your job search. The last thing you want to do is end up in burnout mode. Read on to identify the signs of job search mode and what you can do to avoid getting to that point.
Is it worth applying to a role to see if they will raise the salary?
The job description includes a salary range and you’re not sure whether you can negotiate. Here’s some crowdsourced expert advice.
Using a body double to achieve your career goals.
Body doubles aren’t only for your personal life - they can help you achieve your career goals by holding you accountable and making unpleasant career tasks more fun. Here are four ways to find one.
Hate networking? Get out of professional mode.
Networking doesn’t have to include crowded rooms, forced small talk, and stale crackers. There is another way to network and that is in non-professional contexts. You can grow your network being yourself in settings you enjoy.
Why Office Mom Doesn't Get Promoted
What happens when Office Mom wants to get promoted but she’s trained everyone that she’s readily available to do tasks that no one else wants to do? Let’s talk about non-promotable tasks.
Finding Your Inner Confidence Again After Being Let Down
I think we can all agree that being let down never feels good. You get your hopes up about that job, relationship, living situation, opportunity, whatever it is…and then bam! How can you find your inner confidence again after being let down? Here are four lessons-learned from my own life and career let downs.
Should I Write An Article On LinkedIn?
LinkedIn is made for showcasing your professional background experience, skills, and know-how. One of the options the platform gives you is to write an article on LinkedIn. Let’s talk about whether this option is a good one for you.
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