Resume Phrases that Turn Recruiters Off

As a veteran recruiter and recruiting leader turned career coach, I have seen THOUSANDS of resumes over the past 25 years.  As a recruiter, one of the greatest highs you can get is to come across an awesome resume for a job you’re trying to fill – particularly for a...

What’s the Plan?

In all of the years I have coached professionals (even before I started my company), I have been amazed at how many of them have done little to no planning for their career.  People plan dates, vacations, for a family, and even retirement, but don’t put much rigor...

Confidence Wins!

When in the midst of a job search, confidence wins!  Confidence is attractive, infectious, and comforting.  Comforting?  Yes, comforting.  When you convey to another that you trust your own knowledge, capability and effort to accomplish something, it can be very...

You Might Need a New Job If….

….your instincts are telling you, “It’s time to go.”  Often times, we receive signals that we ignore, but if you’re starting to feel like things aren’t going well at work, you’re probably right.  Some signals come across loud and clear in our decision making process,...

How to Leave a Job

I recently read a post that I thought was worth sharing with all of you.  I talk a lot about how to get a job, but in many cases you must leave a job in order to go to the next one.  Click on the following link to find out The Classy Way to Leave a Job.  Until next...