The four words a career coach loves to hear. The four words the client has strived for – “I got the job!” For my client, it was a multi-faceted reward. She landed a job during the COVID-19 pandemic in the worst economic downturn since the 2008 recession while hundreds of businesses were forced to…
You got the job! Congratulations. All your research and hard work paid off. For sure you want to be your best on the first day. So do what your Mom always told you: get plenty of sleep the night before, rise early, have breakfast and arrive on time. Today as most of us are all…
By now you have completed multiple informational interviews with people from varied backgrounds and organizations. This has given you insights into many companies and helped identify the companies that match your requirements for the desired job. You now are able to target companies that align with your values and that may need someone with your…
The Informational Interview The informational interview is one of the best means to learn about a company, its culture, the products and services the firm offers and what kinds of skills they need. It is not a job interview. It is not for giving the interviewee your resume and asking him to pass it on…
Chances are you’ve been thinking about a career change for a long time. Working from home during COVID-19 has given you time to rethink your priorities and consider what you’d really like to do. But making a career change during a pandemic has some major downsides including fears of not having a job albeit the…
What about that dream job? Is the time right to make a change? If you’re working remotely this is a unique opportunity for self-reflection and the chance to define what you truly want to do. Think about your ideal situation: can you describe it? Or is it just a desire to get away from your…
