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Cover Letters- A bit of help from AI

March 5, 2023

Cover letters- what’s the answer on how to do it right? Knowing that some hiring managers only scan the resume and letter, it’s ok to keep the cover letter short and sweet. Just make it good! Here are a few tips: > Take the time to review the job description and think through what would […]

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Increase Retention with Mental Fitness

March 2, 2023

People are leaving jobs faster than ever. They often leave because they are bored, don’t see a future at the company, or there’s conflict with others at work. These are not new reasons. What’s different is the quick reaction when employees recognize dissatisfaction in these areas. They see other options out there and they jump. […]

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Optimism is the Key to Everything

February 13, 2023

Most people who lose their job are first hit with sadness, anxiety, fear and other negative emotions.       What happens next varies greatly. On one end, there are those who have had a hard time ever recovering. They ‘fall apart’. A bigger number demonstrate resilience and bounce back in a reasonable amount of […]

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Never Too Late to Switch Careers

February 3, 2023

Are you enjoying career success on your own terms? What does that even mean? Did you know Pope Francis was a bouncer and lab tech before he shifted gears? You can probably think of others who have done a complete 180° career pivot and made it. People are leaving their jobs, or wanting to, and […]

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Start With What’s Working

January 28, 2023

What’s right about the situation? What’s working? As a positive psychology career coach, I like to start most conversations by focusing on strengths, achievements, dreams, and and other sources that instill hope. People come to see me when something isn’t right about work and they realize that it might not be smart to jump impulsively […]

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Choose Your Work Pals Wisely

January 21, 2023

Gosh, it feels so good to blow off steam and complain about work, right? Unless you are calling all of the shots, inevitably something happens that seem so wrong or so unfair. You just can’t believe what’s happening, so it’s great to be validated by others who agree with you. You know the conversation: You: […]

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Make Networking Conversations Worthwhile

January 20, 2023

You’re looking for a new job and your career coach says you need to ‘network’. If you’re not sure exactly what you want to do or don’t know where your skills could fit, that can make networking scary. Here are a few suggestions: ✨ Boil down your top skills. “I’ve got a broad set of […]

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Feeling unsure or unhappy about your current job?

January 18, 2023

Are you a little confused by everything you read about how happy you should be at work, what you deserve, and what benefits you should have? When something is not right, the negative feeling can cloud over everything. Often the reality is that it’s just one or two things that cause unease or disappointment. To […]

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For Individuals Exploring Career Change – January Special Package

January 10, 2023

January 2023 Special – NEW 4 week Career Transition Planning ~ $995 Includes a formal 45 min coaching session each week, consulting calls, follow up on demand and all resource materials.  Also comes with a Resume Update and LinkedIn advice. Week One: Focus: Consider where your skills and interests are most valued in the workplace. Identify […]

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What is OUTPLACEMENT?

November 5, 2022

Outplacement is career coaching and job search services provided as part of the benefits offered to employees when they leave a company, typically as part of a layoff or termination. THE RESULT When we provide outplacement, Kay, Chris, and I focus on this result: Laid off workers land on their feet ASAP. For most, ‘landing […]

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Quiet Quitting or Something Else??

October 25, 2022

Quiet quitting is real and so is the lack of culture and company belonging with remote work. Listen to my conversation with Erika Nardini, Token CEO of Barstool Sports.  Email me  or comment with your thoughts. Encouraging Employees In The Era Of Quiet Quitting | Work Like a Girl

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You Are Never Too Old For A Career Change

October 8, 2022

So often clients tell me they’re worried it’s too late to change careers. As someone who earned a 2nd Masters at 50, I know the truth: 💡 It’s never too late to go for your dream career! Check out this great article about an entrepreneur who went from owning a car repair shop to being […]

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What stands between you and your career goals?

September 18, 2022

You might have career dreams and even a rough plan to achieve them. But you’re still not making progress as fast as you wanted. YEC offers some wise tips to shift your perspective or maximize your productivity. The ones that stand out for me are: 1.  Stick To A Routine (Bill Mulholland SCRP, GMS) and 2. […]

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How to Take Care of Exiting Employees

September 15, 2022

Should career coaching be part of a severance package? The benefits: > You show support for people you hired, but need to let go. > Exiting employees land a new job faster and don’t harbor longterm or growing resentment. > Remaining employees feel more secure and are less likely to look for another job in […]

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ARE YOU READY FOR UNEXPECTED EVENTS IN YOUR CAREER?

September 5, 2022

By Kay Whitmore, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, ACC, CPRW, https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaywhitmore/ Too many people are caught off guard by actions taken by their employer or personal events in their lives that leave their career in shambles.  Many of us have health, disability and life insurance to protect ourselves and our loved ones when unexpected events happen in our […]

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September is Resume Writing Month

September 3, 2022

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking.”—Steve Jobs And if you need a resume, talk to a certified resume writer to help you with your personal brand.  Post from Kay Whitmore. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6971220923706220544/

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Leverage the Art of Negotiation to Level Up

June 9, 2022

Do you want to: 1. be more effective in your professional communications, 2. provide more value to your clients, and/or 3. pay less for a new car?

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Leverage Your Top Strengths to Tackle Challenges

June 7, 2022

As a career coach using positive psychology to empower my clients, I leverage my strengths and help others to define and use their own. How do we motivate employees to embrace their strengths at work? First, it’s about the team, the leaders and an organization providing an environment of trust, support, and open communication. In […]

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What’s the secret to landing a job?

June 1, 2022

Here are some tips from my clients who recently received offers: “Talk to other people. Once I stopped just only applying to jobs online, I started to get interviews and feel more excited.”

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How to Hire & Grow Your Company

April 11, 2022

Holly is interviewed by Rich Brooks and Yury Nabokov on the Fast Forward Maine podcast.

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