Will Rogers once said, “The best way out of a difficulty is through it.” It looks like we are all being collectively drug through this difficulty whether we like it or not. Last we posted we didn’t know where this would go, and we were still hoping one week on …
Who knows where this pandemic will take us, but already organizations are starting to make big adjustments. We see them starting to slow down while making changes, halting initiatives and laying off employees. That said, we expect to see employers surface again as they settle into new routines of remote …
The holiday months of November and December represent times of giving. We give thanks, we give gifts, we give of our time and treasures to help those in need. Recently finding myself in the over-crowded post office, trying to stuff too many hastily wrapped gifts into too-tight packages in order …
Most professionals have at some point encountered events in their career that they would rather not talk about. Unfortunately these are the red flags potential employers want to talk about first. You may, of course, be among the rare few with uninterrupted career paths that are easy to articulate because …
“Tell me about yourself.” “What are you looking for?” Uncomfortable questions made less so when you know your career story. Meeting with recruiters, preparing for interviews, or networking among friends or at formal events can leave us struggling with how to explain what we want to do or why we’ve …
Part III: Logistics & Specifics Our last two articles have looked at marketing yourself to out-of-state employers, and then deciding if the move is the best thing for you. This final piece of this series is assuming you have decided it’s time to go, and you’re ready to plan just …
Part II: Questions to Consider Last article we looked at how to market yourself to employers in another state. We now want to look at questions to ask when weighing a move. Whether you are considering relocating across town or across the country, there are several things that you should …
Part I: Managing the Search Searching and applying for jobs out of state makes the already challenging job search even more so. Change is exciting and can be good, but you will want to give yourself extra grace and more time for an out-of-state search and relocation. This first installment …
Two different things, but equally critical to the job search. As you advance through your career, be aware of those people you work with, for, alongside or above, who should become a part of your active network. It’s a mutual partnership of speaking and writing on the other’s behalf. Let’s …
Spring is in the air and this usually makes us think of new beginnings and fresh starts. We recently worked with a client who artfully named her search Career 2.0. After many years with one employer it was time to move on. She came to us with no resume or …
