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This question came after a webinar I led on How The...

I once led a workshop on Resilience for HR executives at a financial...

The job search differs when you are targeting start-ups v established firms. Getting information...

As you plan your career, there are so many things you can invest...

Recently, I heard from someone who was frustrated that, despite following all of the recommended career advancement strategies (networking, following up, working on her pitch), she was not moving forward. As an example, she referenced a few leads that had grown cold. What is the problem?

Now it could very well be that she is not networking, following up, or positioning herself as well as she says. But even if she...

I often hear from people who think that networking means spending lots of time discussing their job search with family and friends. Then when they have exhausted their contacts’ patience and still don’t have a job, they wonder why they haven’t been able to crack this hidden job market everybody alludes to.

The hidden job market does exist and is significant since 80% or more of jobs are filled outside of job postings...

In recent weeks, I’ve heard multiple questions about career re-entry:

I had a high-level sales job but took seven years off to focus on family. I’ve done some non-profit volunteer work. How do I get back to for-profit and paid?

I sold my company and have been consulting part-time since. How do I ramp back up to a full-time career?

I retired but want to come back. How do I...

I recently coached a young professional who wants to change careers but has done nothing with his search because he is juggling working full-time and attending graduate school. He feels like he doesn’t have any extra time, so his $64,000 question for the session was: if I am limited in what I can do, what should I be prioritizing?

Your best time management strategy will depend on your specific circumstances,...

I was recently on a recruiting project, helping out a non-profit with dozens of open jobs. You would not know there is 10% unemployment at this place because they can’t hire fast enough to keep up with their needs. I see this feast or famine phenomenon often as a recruiter – either the company has nothing and no reason to call people in; or they are so busy, they don’t have the time...