Gone are the days of getting a “good job” with minimal effort in your youth and staying there for decades until you retire with “the gold watch package.” If you’re still following that overly optimistic way of thinking, we’ve gotta break it to you; you’re behind on the times, and you need to catch up! Those who don’t get left behind, and we all know how that story ends.

Remember, your resume is an extension of you and your brand - it shouldn't just be a random assortment of job duties, skills and accomplishments. Your resume is meant to tell a story, with you as the author!

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.

Whether you're feeling like you've lost control of your career (or feel like you never had control in the first place), taking control of your career is vital to your success. Too many professionals are leaving their fate to chance and ultimately suffering as a result. It's time to tell whoever (or whatever) has been controlling your career to "step aside."

We often hear warnings about taking big risks, but we rarely hear warnings about playing it safe. Because the effects aren't typically super immediate or obvious, people don't often connect the dots. Instead, before they know it, they end up with a life of regret and "what ifs."