How to Launch Your Career or Business with a Blog

I remember when I first heard the term “blog.” I was 14 and sitting beside my best friend in the library’s computer lab. She leaned over and whispered to me, “Hey, guess what I found last night? It’s this thing called a weblog – or blog – and it’s like an online...

Do you REALLY Need a Cover Letter?

OK, I’m going to jump into the debate.  A few months ago, Glassdoor released an article titled, “Here’s What Recruiters Think About Your Cover Letter,” which claimed more than half of 13K career professionals surveyed said no.  Let me start by saying, I like...

When Should I Start My Job Search?

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is today. You’ve probably heard this saying because it applies to many situations. Sometimes, when we aren’t completely satisfied with how our lives are going, we avoid making changes because we...

The Art of Resilience in Job Seeking

How You Respond to Rejection Influences Your Job Search “We wish you luck in your future endeavors.”“We’re moving forward with other candidates.” “We hope you apply with X Company again in the future.” These – along with no response at all – are popular canned...