"Thank you for your interest in our ________ position but...." We've all been there. The canned reply that screams REJECTION. The truth is, in this digital age, we're exposed to way more rejection than ever before. Employers have made it easier and easier to apply, thus increasing the number of applicants... ultimately increasing the number of people who inevitably will be “rejected”

Informational interviews have the potential to play a powerful role in your career journey when used appropriately. You can save yourself lots of time and energy by gathering information about areas you’re interested in exploring from other knowledgeable professionals. In this article, we will cover everything you need to know to nail your next informational interview.

One of the most common questions among professionals across the globe is “Can I really find a job I enjoy?” The answer is “ABSOLUTELY!” While there isn’t an exact step-by-step checklist you can follow to figure it out, I have put together a 4-part framework to get you moving in the right direction. The key is to RISE - review, identify, solidify and engage.

Let’s address the elephant in the room. Today's resume is much different from the resume that worked 10 years ago. And the truth is, most people are still following those outdated practices and really just need to start their resume over - from scratch.

Whether it’s transitioning from your part-time job as a teen or switching companies to get that double-digit salary increase with more authority, making a career change is something you’ll likely experience at some point in your life.

Are you having trouble landing the job you want? You’ve updated your resume, narrowed down your job search, maybe even landed a few interviews. But your job search continues. You’re not alone. Job searchers often experience difficulties transitioning from the career they have into the career they want. So how do you land your dream career?⠀

You’ve imagined your dream job, where you hope to be five maybe even three years from now. You have the why: why you want to pivot and pursue a different career. And you have the what: what type of work you want to position your career towards. But it still feels out-of-reach, like a dream.

So if you're anything like me, someone in your family probably helped you create your first resume and you've kinda just been going from there. Hey, we all have to start somewhere, but let's not stay there, okay?

Do you know the true purpose of an interview? Many people assume that it is just the employer’s way of determining if they want to extend a job offer. The truth is, an interview is a two-way street, where both the employer and the candidate have something to prove.

"Tell me about yourself." What should be one of the easiest talking points often becomes a dreaded conversation topic because you don't know how to tell your career story concisely. Rather than simply listing off the roles you've held, and the companies you've worked for, thoughtfully crafting a career narrative allows you to tell your story, which is far more valuable than regurgitating your resume.

While many people talk about the importance of career advancement, people rarely address the obstacles that arise along the way. Knowing (1) that these obstacles are real and (2) how they present are the first steps in preparing yourself for battle should any of them appear on your purpose path!

In order to be successful in today's workforce, it's critical that you master soft skills. While technical skills provide you with the know-how to complete your assigned tasks, soft skills are essential for building and sustaining rich relationships.

Preparation is key when it comes to interviewing well. While there is no way to anticipate every single question the interviewer may ask, preparing for common interview questions is one way to boost your confidence and get you in the proper state of mind for interviewing!

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard some reference to "The Great Resignation" or "The Big Quit." People across all industries are leaving their current jobs to pursue other opportunities for reasons ranging from more flexibility to more money to more peace. If you've found yourself wondering if a career change is right for you, you're in the right place!

When it comes to moving forward in your career, it’s important to have a clear understanding of your current state to assess what your next step should be. Often professionals have a warped sense of reality that keeps them hostage in a career they despise. The truth is, if you want to be successful in your career, you’ve got to quit telling yourself these lies:⠀

So you're ready to start actively applying for new roles... Congratulations! Before you just start blindly applying, it's important to have a strategy as you approach your job search. Let's face it - simply applying to every position you find based on a "job title + location" search on LinkedIn is NOT a strategy.