Wishing you a wonderful 2026! To get us started on a fun note, check out this link to see if, according to the Chinese calendar (though the lunar new year doesn’t start until Feb. 17) is supposed to be a lucky year for you or not! https://chinesenewyear.net/horoscopes/
I send you warm wishes for a happy holiday season and a wonderful 2026! I will be taking some time off (and I hope you are able to, as well) and plan to be back on January 5. I hope you get some time relaxing and being with loved ones, and I look forward to…
Networking can feel fraught and difficult. Many people talk about feeling the need to be on the entire time, and like they ought to be polished and poised all the way through. But that’s a lot of pressure to put on yourself! Here are some tips for navigating those ebbs and flows of networking conversations.
If you’re looking for a job right now, you’ve probably noticed that things are happening at a glacial pace: not as many jobs being posted, interviews not happening, slow responses from employers. It’s not you! It’s the holidays, the end of the quarter, and, in some cases, the end of the fiscal year. …
It’s an incredibly tough market right now, so if you get an interview, you may feel pressure to answer the questions as you think the interviewer wants, rather than how you’re feeling. I don’t really recommend this approach because it so often leads to unhappy employment—just as I recommend against accepting any job offered…
(Okay, you will actually have to try, but these tips will make it feel a little easier.) We’ve been talking about being more strategic in your job search process, but how do you build connections with new people? And should you spend time doing that instead of applying for jobs? As I wrote a couple of…
Recruiters can help– but they aren’t magic. Headhunters and recruiters can seem a little like fairy god-job-finders: someone who will match you to a role you want? Heck yeah! But, of course, that’s not the whole story. If you’re in a very in-demand field with highly specialized skills, recruiters really can make…
When you’re working to meet new people and build new connections, sometimes you can have awkward conversation silences. How can you handle them?
As we’ve been discussing, this job market is difficult and unpredictable. This week is my third tip for succeeding in this strange landscape. Tip 3: Yes, you have to network But why and how? Let’s start with why it matters. As I’ve said, it’s not your imagination that the job market is…
It’s not your imagination: things really are tough out there. Today I’ll bring you my second piece of advice for navigating this strange, tricky job market. Tip 2: Customize. You’ve probably heard the advice to tailor your resume for each job you apply to. It’s more important than ever when there are fewer…