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,...

“Just because it’s over, doesn’t mean I’m better.” – Elaine Miller (my mom)

This is the most profound thing I have heard in years.

When visiting my mom in her assisted living home, she had an accident. Afterward, she was still agitated. I pointed...

What comes first: The triumphant video or Eddie Van Halen?

Bill: Ted, while I agree that, in time, our band will be most triumphant. The truth is, Wyld Stallyns will never be a super band until we have Eddie Van Halen on guitar.

Ted: Yes, Bill. But I do not believe we will get Eddie Van Halen...

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...

Submitted by Tessa Barlow, PTCS Staff Writer

In an era where technology is at our fingertips, it's easy to forget that many modern scams are simply updated versions of the same old tricks. While these tried-and-tested cons are now digital, the essence remains the same. Here's how you should...

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...

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...