Articles & Career Tips

How to Network Your Way to a New Job or Career

How to network for a job?  Although a majority of job seekers spend many hours applying to jobs on line, the fact is that 65-75% of people find their positions through “informal contacts.”  This means networking, an activity some people … Continue reading →

Is It Time to Change Careers?

Now that the economy is showing signs of improvement, clients are asking “Is now the time to change careers?”  If you want to consider a career change, here are first steps to think about to decide to explore a change. … Continue reading →

What Does a Career Consultant or Career Coach Do?

People often ask me what a career consultant (also called a career counselor or career coach) does. Of course we career coaches, like most other professionals, do a variety of things depending on the client’s needs, but we can surely … Continue reading →

How to Write a Thank You Note After the Job Interview

Clients often ask me whether they should write and send a thank you note after an job interview. Absolutely, I reply.  It’s a critical part of the job search process. Send a thank you note to each person you interviewed … Continue reading →

Career Planning for Uncertain Times

Jennifer called recently to ask for advice about finding a new job in the current economic situation, a situation characterized by many lay-offs and company closings. When the market tightens, many people are tempted to succumb to negativity and lose sight of their … Continue reading →