I took a chance. When my husband was offered a position with the Foreign Service over a decade ago and we said yes to moving around the world every few years, despite our first child having just been born. When I launched Career Valet the following year from Uzbekistan to continue my own career. When I blindly reached out to U.S. News and World Report to inquire about writing for their On Careers blog. When I co-founded a second business, ServingTalent, in 2015 while in Chile with two young children, pushing a market that wasn’t ready for remote workers or our candidate pool. When I ..read more

When it comes time to apply to schools, write your resume, or a performance appraisal, what should you include? It's not so easy to figure out what matters or to remember to write these things down, but regularly tracking your successes will save you TONS of time later.  Your future self will thank you.  Grab our free Track Your Success guide today to learn not only what to track, but also suggested apps and methods for it.  It also has questions for ongoing reflection and a set of questions to ask yourself at the end of the year.  It's helpful whether you're just sta ..read more

"Job descriptions are vague. How do I know if the job title and job itself are a good match for me?"  Here are two things to be aware of and one tip that could be a game changer for you when it comes to knowing what's worth applying to and not. Listen here Photo credit: Andrew Neel ..read more

“When 625 hiring managers were asked to identify the biggest red flags in job candidates in a poll this year by Resume Genius, AI-generated résumés topped the list—higher than long employment gaps and having no measurable achievements." Read The Wall Street Journal article Photo credit: Alex Knight ..read more

Check out these excellent prompts published by Khan Academy to help with career growth. You could use ChatGPT or another AI tool to explore this topic. Looking for other roles that may be a good fit? Generate 10 specific job titles that could be a good fit for me based on:  My Favorite Skills: [insert your skills] My Interests: [insert your interests] My Major: [insert your major-NOTE: IF APPLICABLE]  My Resume: [copy/paste your resume-NOTE: REMOVE PERSONAL DATA] What types of jobs suggested from the prompt above do you want to know more about? Please tell me about a ..read more

Do you have a visceral reaction when you hear the word “networking”? Shhh! I have a secret for you: you have an existing network that you can use. Start there and watch your network expand – even if you’re an introvert. Existing Contacts Flip through your phone, email, and LinkedIn contacts. Who do you know who may be able to help you by offering advice and/or introducing you to someone they know? Make a list of people with whom you want to re-engage, and make a plan for how many people you will reach out to each week. Bonus: you can update your address book or holiday card list simultaneousl ..read more

We're proud to announce that Career Valet is a sponsor of the annual Around the World 5K race this year!  Racers are participating in over 70 cities worldwide. Funds raised will go to CAMME, an organization that helps the youth of Congo live a future free of exploitation and maximize their potential ..read more

Are you ready to step into the spotlight of your career? Do you dream of climbing the corporate ladder, landing your dream job, or simply making a lasting impression in your current role? In today's competitive landscape, having the right skills and experience is just the beginning. It's time to learn how to shine brightly and distinguish yourself from the crowd. Join Marcelle Yeager, founder of Career Valet, and Danielle Droitsch, founder of Time for Well-Being, for a complimentary online workshop designed to empower you with the strategies you need to stand out and accelerate your career gr ..read more

We've got an entry-level package for the new graduate in your life!  Set them up for success with the gift of a resume and LinkedIn profile AND they'll also learn how to track their successes.  It's the gift that keeps on giving. It will last them for years to come as they set off on their career path ..read more

Congratulations to our clients with April successes! 4 clients were offered new jobs 1 client was promoted ..read more