There are three mistakes that people are making on LinkedIn right now that are costing them job opportunities, and I bet you haven't heard them before.For the past 20 years, I’ve helped thousands of people secure better-paying jobs, and as one of LinkedIn’s original influencers with over 2.5 million followers, I’ve seen firsthand what works—and […]

So, you think you know everything about writing a good resume? That's great, but a lot of people really don't—and even the most experienced professionals can make mistakes.The job market is constantly evolving, and what worked a few years ago might not be effective today. A resume isn't just a list of past jobs; it's […]

Do you think age discrimination is affecting your job search? Do you feel like you are losing out to the competition because you're older? If so, you're not alone in this thinking, and I'm going to share some information with you that will help you overcome this challenge.I have been getting a ton of questions […]

If your resume has made it into the "yes" pile, the next step is often a phone screening. This initial conversation allows employers to quickly assess your communication skills, confirm key details about your experience, and determine whether you’re a good fit for the role before investing time in a formal interview. While phone interviews […]

Every time you interview, your main purpose is to convince the employer to hire you. The job search is a sales process. The hiring manager (your future boss) is the "customer," and you are both the sales rep and the product. Why should they choose you over all the other "products" out there? What makes […]

Third-party risk is a major concern as organizations increasingly rely on external vendors, software-as-a-service (SaaS) providers, and cloud platforms to drive business efficiency. Reliance on this expanding digital ecosystem introduces new risks. Each third party that has access to your systems, data, or networks, and their vulnerabilities, becomes a potential entry point for cyber threats […]

As a 20-year career coaching veteran, I work with job seekers every day who come to me when they're at their lowest, stuck in a state of depression or anxiety, or oscillating between both. It’s more common than you think.Job search depression often comes with a sense of sadness and helplessness. You feel stuck, like […]

When you're really nervous for a job interview, it can work against you. You might not realize it, but your nervousness can actually make you overcompensate and appear arrogant, which can hurt your first impression.Confidence is important, but there’s a fine line between self-assurance and coming across as dismissive or overly self-important. Interviewers want to […]

Ever wonder what having LinkedIn skills endorsements says about you to employers? Endorsements are supposed to help your profile. Yet, in some instances, they may be hurting your efforts to come off as that “perfect" candidate for the job.It is important that your LinkedIn endorsements support your personal brand and overall career goals. The more […]

Depending on your industry or profession, innovation might mean different things to you: creating new products or cutting-edge technology, finding smarter, more efficient ways to solve problems, or simply improving processes. Every organization should make workplace innovation a priority if they want to remain competitive. But how do you actually drive innovation in the workplace, […]