By Dia Kline, PTCS Writer, Career Coach, and full-time congenital anosmic

Here's the Truth

The set has changed. In 2025, DEI didn’t just hide; it got dismantled. Federal programs are gone, protections are gone, and the disability landscape feels like a maze. But here’s the thing: your disclosure s...

Let’s face it: not everyone is ready to jump into a full-on job hunt. Maybe you like your current gig. Perhaps life’s too hectic for a hard pivot. Or maybe, just maybe, you’re waiting for the right opportunity to find you.

What is a “Passive Job Search?”

A passive job search happens when opportuni...

Guess what? Starbucks starts selling Pumpkin Spice Lattes in August. Guess what other fall tradition hits in August? The Fall Hiring season!

While it’s tempting to squeeze in one last long weekend or ignore your inbox, savvy job seekers know that August is prime time to update your resume, refresh ...

The Uncomfortable Truth About Job Searching

Let's start with some uncomfortable math: only 20% of people find their next job through job boards. That's right, while you're playing job board refresh, successful job seekers are automating their job search.

Let's learn how to spend less time managing...

In business, people often say that “the riches are in the niches.” But is the same true for job seekers? Maybe… If you follow these key strategies.

What is a niche industry?

A niche industry is essentially a small, specialized segment of the job market where everyone seems to know each other, and ...

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 time, people don’t k...

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 not tracking your ...

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, let'...

“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 out that she should have been feeling better ...

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 unti...

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 th...

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 approac...