Since we’ve been on the subject of surprises, have you ever been caught off guard by an interview question? “What’s the last book you read?’ or “Describe yourself in one word,” or maybe “Do you consider yourself lucky?” These can feel like gotcha questions, but I promise they have real reasons! Interviewers aren’t in…
Surprises can really throw us for a loop. I recently got a summons for a grand jury starting in the fall. To call it a curve ball would be an understatement! Autumn is a busy time of year for me, and the need to carve out every Thursday for up to 12 months caused me…
It’s not your imagination. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says that unemployed Americans are taking longer to find new jobs than at any point in the past four years, and I’m seeing much the same with unhappily or under-employed clients, as well. Lots of media outlets are saying the average search is now…
If you’re something besides a cis white man, you have almost certainly experienced some form of discrimination in your life. It’s particularly a challenge when that discrimination impacts work or school. What can you to about it? First, let’s acknowledge that it’s a real thing that happens, not something you’re crazy for imagining. This…
This is an incredibly difficult time to be forced into a job hunt. If you’ve lost your job, you’re probably hoping for something better while also feeling worried about your finances. If the money issues are making everything else seem small, this would be a good time for you to consider a stopgap job.…
Has anyone ever told you that you should be managing your personal brand better? If you’re like most of my clients, these are words that strike you as a little bit gross and perhaps just a little too corporate. The thing is, it’s actually a really good idea, even if we need to…
You’ve been through the finalist interview, you like the people and they seem to like you, you’re gearing up to negotiate your salary offer… and they tell you they’ve gone with another candidate. Argh! What should you do now? Obviously it’s okay to be disappointed—even angry, sad, fed up, frustrated, and so forth. …
Happy Pride! If you’re part of the LGBTQI+ community, and maybe even if you’re an ally, you know that there are unique challenges facing this population in the job market. Some folks have an easier time—white gay men, for instance, are more frequently allowed have voices in places of power than, say, black lesbians. …
Getting ghosted when you’re looking for a job stinks! Why does it happen? Watch here to learn more.
You’ve probably seen the complaints online: “I’ve applied for 600 jobs in the last 3 months and no interviews!” Discouraging! What’s going on? Well, the good news is that these folks aren’t actually representative of the job market. Yes, it’s tough out there, but it’s definitely not as bad as some people are…