Lots of my clients come to me seeking better work-life balance. It’s an important consideration for most of us, because we are whole people with lives outside of our jobs. Ideally those outside lives are also meaningful and fulfilling! But what does work-life balance even mean? The truth is, of course, that it’s individual. For…
Since last week’s post was about motivation, let’s keep that ball rolling. Today we will focus on acknowledging your successes. I know it’s a bit of a grind when you’re looking for a job. Every day feels like more futile launching of your resume into the ether, another ghosting after an interview, one endless…
We’ve all been there: your to-do list is sitting on your desk mournfully while you’re munching on your third snack of the day and doomscrolling. I suspect it’s especially common with job-search tasks, because, let’s face it: looking for a job stinks. But just because it’s normal and everyone does it doesn’t mean you’re…
When you’re between jobs, lots of people will encourage you to volunteer to fill the gap. This can be a solid, helpful step, but beware of the traps! Trap #1: Overcommitting This is really the biggest danger. It’s alarmingly easy to get sucked into giving away all your time because you believe in a…
Whatever your feelings about AI are, it’s here to stay, so your best bet is to get relatively comfortable with it. That includes things like learning how it will impact the work you do in the future, but also it includes ways the tools can help you in your job search. By way of…
Last week I covered some things to avoid saying when you’re in a job interview. This week, I’ll talk you through some good questions to ask your interviewers to ensure that you get the info you need, and that you demonstrate your preparedness and enthusiasm for the job. Why is this position open? This is…
Have you ever felt like you bombed an interview? A lot of us have! Try not to overthink it, and use these guidelines to steer yourself in a better direction next time. Avoid: “I haven’t used that tool before.: This may well be true, but it highlights your lack of familiarity without any backup.…
I get a lot of questions about Canva resumes and the like because a lot of people want theirs to “stand out.” While this is understandable, the way your application materials should work to stand out isn’t in format or font, but in contents. A beautiful document that doesn’t capture what your audience wants to…
Now that we’ve had a chance to settle into 2026 a bit, it’s time to think about some updates! Is your LinkedIn looking good? Have you captured your latest projects on your resume? While it’s obviously not urgent, I recommend updating things at least annually so that you know things are current. We do a…
By this time, you’ve probably noticed a bit more movement on the jobs front: you’re starting to hear back about things you applied for before the holidays, and you’ve seen the number of posted jobs increase. Welcome to the second week of the year! How can you take advantage of all this? Well, this is…