Happy New Year, everybody!

Let’s talk about your best performance for your job search in 2024.

 Specifically, I want to give you the key performance indicators (KPIs) you should have been hitting to determine the success of your job search.

 Yeah, let’s face it. Most of the...

To put the finishing bow on our three-part series on The Networking Playbook, let’s discuss the most important phase: Following up.

As a career coach, I constantly teach people this game-changing concept:

If you didn’t write it down, it didn’t happen.

In essence, if you are...

Does the thought of networking make you cringe? Good news! Networking is a lot more expansive than most people think. In part two of our three-part series, "The Networking Playbook," we explore what it means to show up for networking, no matter what the platform.

Part 2: Show Up

First of all,...

In today's fast-paced professional world, nothing is more important than networking. Our three-part series, "The Networking Playbook," will help you make an unforgettable first impression that can lead to lasting opportunities and relationships. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just stepping into...

An excerpt from the award-winning Down & Dirty Job Search program

 “Treat your job search like a job:” I bet you have heard that cliché before. But what does it mean?

Most assume that it relates to the number of hours they spend on their job search. They mentally...

An excerpt from the award-winning Down & Dirty Job Search course

Believe it or not, many managers – meaning, your actual future boss - are just as frustrated with the HR department as the job seekers. Why? Well, as HR relies on automated screening tools, even qualified candidates get...

Contributed by Dia Kline, Career Coach at Personal Touch Career Services

 Recently, I was invited to speak at the inaugural seminar for the National Smell and Taste Clinic at the NIH in Bethesda, MD. You can watch my speech here.

Despite not being a doctor, scientist, researcher, or...

How well do you understand the HR department?

The truth is that most HR departments receive a deluge of candidates daily, far more than they could ever hope to read with great depth or understanding. To process the mountain of resumes, every company – big or small – will create simple...

Congratulations, new graduate! You successfully navigated the hallowed halls of education and are now ready to dive into your first professional job. However, while you may know a lot about your new field, it may still be a struggle to formulate a specific job search plan.

Use this checklist to...

If you ever looked up a job online, you have participated in the open job market. However, statistics consistently show that only relying on these sources is not necessarily the best way to find a job. Let’s take a look at these numbers and what they mean – Plus, give you some other...

Contributed by Tessa Barlow

In the dynamic landscape of today's job market, embarking on a job search can be both exciting and challenging. Whether you're a recent graduate, a seasoned professional looking for a change, or someone re-entering the workforce, evaluating your job search strategy is...

Embarking on a job search can often feel like navigating through uncharted waters—time-consuming, at times disheartening, and occasionally yielding minimal rewards. We've all been there, facing the challenges of finding the right opportunity in a competitive job market. Let's explore the...