📈 The U.S. job market recently added 339,000 jobs in May. Health care, hospitality, and business services were among the top industries, with tens of thousands of jobs added in each. 💵 Companies are paying more. Compared to this time last year, wages are 4.3% higher. 👩⚕️ More people want jobs. Especially women. The pandemic […]
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Working hard, but not getting where you want to be?
Lost and frustrated? Working hard, but not getting where you want to be? Check out this short book I am reading for book club, The Cafe on the Edge of the World: A Story About the Meaning of Life by John Strelecky. Start by answering “Why am I here?” What is it that you really want […]
Trust the Process and Be Patient
#celebrate I received my invitation to sit for the ICF ACC exam today! This comes after 9 months of coach training, 3 months of mentor training and weeks of patiently waiting for approval of my coaching session and transcript. I wanted to be in a hurry, but I coached myself to be patient and keep coaching […]
Tech Layoffs
First, let’s destigmatize layoffs. For individuals, being laid off can be isolating and demoralizing. For hiring teams, considering candidates who’ve been laid off might seem risky. If you have been laid off, many others are in the same boat. Check out this helpful list of layoffs in the tech sector, created by @Roger Lee, at Layoffs.FYI, https://layoffs.fyi/. […]
Act Your Wage
I just heard about the popular slogan “Act Your Wage” (I missed the wave during the pandemic apparently), which is in the same family as “Quiet Quitting”. In the workplace, there is a uptick in self advocacy behaviors. People don’t want to do work if they are not being treated equitably and fairly compensated. And, […]
Support Outgoing Employees with Career Support
Supporting Outgoing Employees By Covering the Costs for Career Transition Coaching Services = “Outplacement” An employment lawyer recently told me that he estimates 20% of his corporate clients provide outplacement services when they let employees go. That’s a pretty small percentage in an professional climate where workers care so much, arguably more than ever before, […]
Too Busy To Look For A Job?
Wondering how to actually find time to job search when you’re already busy at work? 👍 Look closely at your upcoming schedule, personal and professional, and start your job search when it might be most reasonable or you foresee some downtime. 👍 Plan on 2-3 hours a week for job search activities and put boundaries […]
Worried You Followed the Wrong Path?
Do you sometimes wish you had chosen a different career? Does this nagging FOMO get in your way with the job you do have? Do you see so many possibilities for careers you could have chosen or could pursue now? What can help? 💡 Stop, breathe, acknowledge the thoughts and feelings. 💡 Consider why you […]
Remain Confident During a Job Search
It’s better to look for a job when you’re working. Even the most confident people start to feel cracks in their self esteem when the job search becomes a full time job and lags on. I love the tips in this article from Marlo Lyons, PCC, SPHR, GPHR, JD especially the emphasis on mindset: She […]
Cover Letters- A bit of help from AI
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 […]
Increase Retention with Mental Fitness
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. […]
Optimism is the Key to Everything
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 […]
Never Too Late to Switch Careers
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 […]
Start With What’s Working
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 […]
Choose Your Work Pals Wisely
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: […]
Stuck? Try a vision board!
OK, it’s time- the last few days of the year are here. Time to wrap up what you want to finish, celebrate all the year brought you AND starting getting excited about 2024! Thanks to OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network for a helpful article about a project I have going: a 2024 vision board. What […]
The Introvert’s Guide to Mastering Networking
Networking can be intimidating, especially for introverts. However, a study by Harvard Business Review suggests that networking skills can be developed regardless of age, gender, career stage, or level of extroversion or introversion. I strongly believe in the power of networking and recommend that job seekers spend 60% of their job search time reaching out […]
Overcoming Job Search Challenges: Rebuilding Confidence and Finding Success
Are you currently navigating a challenging stretch of job hunting? Have you found yourself facing rejection after rejection, feeling your confidence dwindle every day? So many people experience setbacks in their careers that have left them questioning their abilities and struggling to find their next opportunity. But in that uncertainty, there are strategies you can […]
Is Your New Manager Ruining Your Job?
Are you struggling to adjust to a new manager? It can be like having a new job altogether. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Check out this article by Rebecca M. Knight for some practical ideas on how to improve your relationship with your new boss and come to terms with the change. And […]
Unlock Your Future: The Power of Visualization and Hope
Close your eyes for a moment. Envision yourself in the future, where you’ve already achieved everything you desire. What do you see? Maybe it’s a career that fills you with creativity and purpose. Maybe you visualize leaving work early each day to spend quality moments with your loved ones. Or it could be the satisfaction […]