Great Work-Life Balance Isn’t the Goal

As a career coach, one of the questions I’m often asked is how to bring up work-life balance in an interview, and I’m not quite sure which concerns me more: the fact that my clients are thinking about work-life balance or the fact that they are afraid to bring it up....

Why You Might Want a Dedicated Google Account for Job Searching

Job searching is a job in and of itself!  Whether you’ve been actively or passively looking, you know that from filling out applications to adjusting your resume for different positions, job searching can be time-consuming and frustrating. Fortunately, there is a...

What to Do the First Year at Your New Job

You just got a new job! Now, it’s time to sit back, relax, and … start working on your resume, networking, and personal branding!  You’re probably thinking, “But wait! You’re confused! I just GOT a new job! Those are the things you do BEFORE you get a new job!”...

Cracking the Code: Essential ATS System Tips for Job Seekers

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) help recruiters and employers store and manage resumes, but they can also result in your not getting an interview for a job that would be a good fit. Some ATS systems scan your resume for content, and can automatically reject you....