In most cases, people don't realize their job is in jeopardy or that it's time to move on to something else. However, I understand that changing jobs can be scary, especially in the current economy. But at times, it's necessary because you can be happy and fulfilled one day, then laid off and depressed the next. Nothing can be worse than holding on to a job that will give you a headache in the end. Here are three signs you should look for a new job. 1. You're Underpaid The main reason why you seek employment is to get paid to be able to pay your bills and meet other basic needs. Moreover ..read more

Is your resume generating offers to interview? If not, it’s time to make some changes. The number one resume improvement any job seeker in any field can make is simple. Quantification Quantification means to describe your accomplishments in terms of numbers, dollars, and percentages. For instance… “Led accounting team for division” is less effective than “Led team of 14 accountants in a $34M division” “Increased efficiency” isn't as strong and specific as “Increased efficiency by 50% in 2 years” “Won awards” is good but “Won #1 spot in sales team 3 years in a row” is better Numbers are at ..read more

Quitting. It's a huge decision. It's also something all of us have considered at least once. Are you thinking about quitting your job? Before you make any rash decisions, you need to ask yourself a few very important questions. The last thing you want to do is regret a major life move like quitting your job. So, here are five things you should consider before quitting your job. 1. Have You Worked In That Job For Two Years? What the heck is the two-year rule, and why does it matter? Well, typically, it takes a few months to train and get comfortable in a position. However, most people aren ..read more

No matter how talented, skilled, or educated you are, if you're an introvert, you're at a bit of a disadvantage in a job search. I am not an introvert, but I speak to a lot of them, coaching them through the process of getting a new job. The vast majority of them are amazing, highly qualified people who do their jobs extremely well—but they have a lot of trouble when it comes time to get hired. There's one piece of advice I give that introverts almost universally step back from or even sneer at. Here's what it is…are you ready? The job search is a sales process, and you need to "sell yoursel ..read more

There's no such thing as an ATS-friendly resume. I'm going to dispel that myth right now. I do not want you wasting your time on scams that tell you they're going to make your resume ATS-friendly or that you're going to get past the ATS with their technique. There are over a hundred different applicant tracking systems (ATS) and they all parse your resume in a different way. So the idea that any single resume can game the system for all 100 of these applicant tracking platforms is just not true. More importantly, so many people are using tools like ChatGPT to create fake resumes that compani ..read more

You sent out the resume. You think you're a perfect fit. And yet no one calls. Sound familiar? In fact, the majority of candidates today do not receive a response on a submitted resume. So, the big question is, “When is it appropriate to follow up with an employer on my submission and how do I do it?" There is no answer that will fit every scenario, but there are some good rules you should follow when following up on your resume submission. 1. Use The 1-2 Week Rule Hiring managers and recruiters are busy and they can't acknowledge every resume and cover letter, even if they wanted to, becau ..read more

Is your career experience in academia, but you’re ready to move to business? If you’re a teacher, a professor, a scientist, or a lab tech, employers can see a move to business or industry as a pretty big leap. They may have some perceptions about academic types that will bias them against you, and they will want to know why you want such a dramatic career change. What will you say? This answer is a wonderful opportunity to present yourself as a great fit for business by talking about your drive, ambition, and enthusiasm, and turn any bias from a negative to a positive. Here are a few example ..read more

If you’ve been job hunting for a long time, you’ve probably hit the online listings and maybe asked around your network. However, there are a few places you may not be thinking of that could be the source of the perfect job for you. Previous Bosses When you’re in a job search, the smart move is to call every boss you’ve ever had. They probably won’t have a job for you, but they may have some great job leads. They know you, they know your work, and their network probably has a few names in it at a higher level than what you have access to. Their recommendation to some of those names might car ..read more

There are hundreds of questions interviewers can ask potential employees, but there's one interview question you could be answering in a way that is costing you the job—and you don't even know it! So, what's this one question? It's different for every person—and every position. But one thing about this question is the same. It starts out like this: "Do you have experience doing... (insert whatever responsibility, duty, etc. the employer is looking to find in someone)?" Employers want to know you have the experience and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job. And you can u ..read more

Over the last two months, I've been teaching this hack to my job-seeking clients as a way for them to blow away recruiters and hiring managers right before the job interview, and it's so easy for you to do. There's a lot of competition out there to land jobs, and if you're lucky enough to get a job interview, you want to do things to set yourself apart without acting desperate or overdoing it. This technique has been working every single time for my clients, so here's what you're going to do... Create A Table Once your interview is set up, grab the job description and create a table. In the ..read more