If you find someone who actually enjoys job search, please let me know. Most job seekers, while excited by the idea of a new job, discover that actually finding that job feels like an uphill climb. And there seems to be no limit to the number of … [Continue reading]
Why “Work Hard” Is NOT Always the Key To Success
I just saw something online that said if you work hard you will succeed. While I love the simplicity of that thought, unfortunately it's just not true. There are a lot of you out there working your butts off and not getting the recognition or the … [Continue reading]
5 Interview Skills To Help Connect the “Hire Me” Dots
When I say "interview skills" I'm not just talking about answering different types of questions and handling yourself during interviews. It's about that extra special something that helps you stand out in an interview from the rest of the … [Continue reading]
Working With Chronic Fatigue: A Balancing Act
I've never written about my chronic fatigue before today. But I know anyone who has it knows that working with chronic fatigue is a constant balancing act. And on some days trying to find the balance between what you can and can't control can leave … [Continue reading]
Uh Oh! Fake Jobs On Resumes Can Backfire On You
Sometimes your resume just doesn't do the job. And doesn't get the job. While it may in fact be your real resume that needs fixing to get selected, what if you have a spotty or inadequate work history? Is there a good reason to ever include fake jobs … [Continue reading]
“I Almost Forgot!” Social Side of Returning to the Office
I'm an introvert. And I can happily work from home for long periods of time. But a friend of mine, Delia, just wrote me about her experience returning to the office after over a year away: "I didn't realize how social I am!" she told me, adding how … [Continue reading]
“Why Do You Want THIS Job?” (Make Sure You Know)
As your interview begins, the interviewer often looks you in the eyes and asks: "So you're interested in this job? Tell us why." While it may not always be their first question, you need to be prepared to answer some version of the "why do you want … [Continue reading]
Does a Bad Interview Mean I Won’t Get the Job?
We've all had bad interviews. Or at least ones where we remember things we could have said or done better. And while I am not here to give you false hope, the good news is a bad interview doesn't necessarily mean you won't get the job.Why is that … [Continue reading]
Messy Coworkers: Is Your Coworker a Slob?
Ah ... messy coworkers. Most of us have had them. Some of us may even have been one of them at times -- even if we didn't realize it. And to complicate things more, what people see as messy can vary. As can office policy on the matter.So on a … [Continue reading]
Is Job Search Fear Stopping You From Even Looking?
Job search fear. It's more common than people think. Someone I know has been wanting to look for a job for years. But the mere thought of trying raises fears of all she is lacking. And how badly it would probably go. (Spoiler alert: She was wrong -- … [Continue reading]