Congratulations! You are one step closer to getting the job you applied for. The interview part of the process is over, what is next?  You should always follow up after a job interview, so what is the best way to do so? Here I will share 4 ways to follow up after a job interview. First, is it recommended that you send a “thank you” note after a job interview? The answer is YES! DEFINITELY. You should send a “thank you” email …

There is no one else like you in the world. You have a unique personality that sets you apart from others. Personality refers to “individual differences in characteristics, patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving” (Encyclopedia of Psychology).  According to thebalancecareers.com, the general requirements needed to perform a job successfully may include: “specific skills, types and amounts of work experience, personal qualities, educational credential, professional certification, areas of knowledge, and others.” Let’s focus on personal qualities, aka personality.  This trait is …

We are living in times where things are constantly changing. Change can be scary; it can make us feel uncertain. However, we hold the power to seek the good within the bad. One of the major changes happening now is in peoples’ professions. As we begin to heal from the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic, we start to notice the long-term effects caused by it. We all remember when unemployment skyrocketed. Companies big and small found themselves having to shut …

Social media started as a fun way to connect with friends and family to share news, life updates and keep your loved ones close no matter how far away they lived. Now it’s used for a wide variety of things such as shopping, networking, personal branding, and job hunting. One new advantage of social media that seems to be on the rise is the opportunity to find a job. People everywhere are turning to different media platforms such as LinkedIn, …

Interviews can be extremely nerve-wracking. Let’s dissect the situation: a stranger, who has the power to hire you and shape your career as well as the ability to determine your financial stability, asks you what seems like a thousand questions about your goals, work habits, work ethic, and employment history. Not scary at all, right? A quote by Benjamin Franklin states, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” To avoid feelings of fear and distress before an interview, do …

When it comes to job search and career development, I think 99% of the population has it wrong and “does it backward.” This realization comes from my more than 25 years of experience as a Career Coach and working with thousands of clients. Looking back, I believe that this opinion has been developing in my mind for many years. But it was only recently that my thoughts crystallized into a form that I could express in a concise message.  New clients often …

Everyone is unique in this world. Our habits, behavior, and personality are also individual. But certain aspects can be measured in the way we think, feel, or process the information. If we follow these measurements, we can outline a personality type that can give us information about certain things, such as how a person interacts with others or how appropriate their personality is when it comes to problem-solving, administration or creativity, etc.  Here is an example: Our brain has cognitive and emotional …

Telephone interviews are different than live interviews and require different strategies for the job-seeker to be successful.  When I ask new coaching clients to assess their interview technique, they never distinguish between phone and live interviews.  Many clients don’t even realize that brief phone interactions are mini-interviews. When a long phone call is scheduled, some of my clients refer to it as a “screen.” They say this as if this is something different or even less than an interview.Make no mistake:  …

Don’t sell yourself short.Frequently, people underplay their skills and talents during an interview, hurting their chances of getting an offer. Don’t sell yourself short! Share your key accomplishments and let them shine through. The best way to highlight your skills is to share an experience of how you put your skills to the test. Then share how that benefited you in your past and current position.Prepare for tough interview questions.Learn to answer tough interview questions the right way. You will …

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Selling your old stuff online.Whether it is clothing sitting in the back of your closet or furniture collecting dust, you can sell almost any used item online. Given the numerous platforms, such as eBay, Poshmark, or Craigslist, there is a massive market for used items like clothing, collectibles, furniture, etc. It is an easy way to make money if you are …