Q3 2022 is here! Rather than waiting until the end of the year to “see how you did,” you should use the beginning of the quarter (aka this week) for a pulse check on your career. Here are the four questions I suggest you ask to set yourself up for continued success.

Professional boundaries are clear distinctions between what is acceptable and what isn’t in your place of work. Boundaries aren’t optional - they’re mandatory if work-life balance is something you desire.

When you think about showing confidence at work, do you imagine the employees ready with an idea, open to tackling new projects, and who get recognized for their work? Their confidence is evident in how they present themselves, as well as in how others respond to them. You may think confidence is a trait, something you either have or don’t. I’ll let you in on a secret: confidence is a skill. Research is uncovering how confidence, like leadership and communication, develops.

If I were to ask you if you’ve settled in your career, what would your response be? The hard truth is that most people don’t even realize that not only have they settled, but they’re actually currently stuck in the settling cycle. And it’s this vicious cycle that keeps many professionals from ever achieving career satisfaction.

Back in 2014, when I was figuring out what I wanted to do next in my career, hiring a career coach didn’t even cross my mind. I was a DIY type of girl who swore by Google and I definitely wasn't paying someone for something I could figure out on my own. What I didn't realize was information and proper application are two different things.

Does your stomach turn at the mere thought of having to negotiate? Are you worried that you’ll make an offer they can refuse? Well, I have good news and I have bad news.

Bad news: Negotiating needs to be a regular practice during your job search.

Good news: This post will help you feel more prepared as you approach the conversation.

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!

Whether you've got your eyes on a promotion or a new job altogether, marketability matters! In today's competitive professional landscape, it's important to set yourself apart from the growing pool of qualified candidates. Below are a few ways to do just that!

As driven professionals, many of us strive for some sort of promotion at work - it's this little common denominator called "ambition!" However, you shouldn't have to work 80-hour weeks to be valued enough to get a raise or to move up the corporate ladder. Instead of spinning your wheels and experiencing burnout, come up with a strategic plan to set yourself apart from your coworkers!

At a high level, you can begin to uncover what you'd actually like to do by following my R.I.S.E. framework. R.I.S.E. stands for review, identity, solidify and engage.

Whether you're an entry-level or C-Suite professional, career goals are vital to your professional growth and development. While you should definitely have goals that are unique to you and what you're looking to accomplish, every professional should incorporate the following goals into their plan each year.

One of the biggest mistakes job seekers make during the application process is overlooking the importance of a well-crafted resume. As a result, they simply stuff their resume with all of their job duties, giving no indication of their actual performance. Don’t make this mistake!

Your career summary acts as a teaser for the rest of your resume; you need to give the recruiter/hiring manager a reason to want to read more. Not sure what that looks like? Well, you're in luck because I'm telling you exactly how!

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!