Job searching is no longer a do-it-yourself project — you cannot send out one résumé and expect to get hired. The job...
Career Launching
How to Land an Internship in 12 Steps
Even though it is a big and exciting step into the professional work world, learning how to land an internship may...
Career Counseling Assessments for High School and College Students in 2023
If you do not use career counseling assessments, there is no question: You are missing out. Career counseling...
Personal Branding Examples that Build Success for Students
Personal branding for students in college: Massively Important. However, a lot of young people do not recognize what personal branding means to their professional development and career launch. Every student, regardless of their major, must work on creating a personal...
Professional Post Interview Thank You Notes
How Many People Write Post Interview Thank You Notes? According to a recent survey, 24% of professional applicants sent thank you notes to human resources managers after an interview. While that low percentage may be surprising to many people, it does not surprise...
Why Your LinkedIn Profile Matters More Than Ever
Is your LinkedIn profile a professional liability? When was the last time it was updated? As unemployment rates are soaring each week due to the COVID-19 pandemic, having a strong LinkedIn presence, knowledge of the platform, and an ability to network online is more...
The Community Building Aspect of Networking
“Networking is not about just connecting people. It’s about connecting people with people, people with ideas, and people with opportunities.” ― Michele Jennae Often lost in our competitive and individualistic work culture is the fact that it takes a village to have a...
Top 10 Pre-Interview Secrets that Get You the Job
One of the best parts of my job: Advising college and professional clients on the finer points of job interviews and sharing interview secrets. I love to send notes that say, “Congratulations on your new position!” or share my clients’ success on LinkedIn. Recently, I...
Professional Association Perks
One constant throughout my career has been involvement in gold standard professional associations. I was fortunate early in my profession to become involved in a state level professional education association. I attended a few meetings and conferences and became...
The Power of Career Assessments to Find Your Direction
Many of us cannot live without a GPS device for daily directions to work, meetings, and dinner reservations, but we never consider a similar navigation tool for career guidance. Career assessments are a powerful, yet unutilized tool for self-awareness, understanding...
Educating Tomorrow’s Workforce: It Is More than Selecting a High-Demand Job Title
When thinking about the jobs of tomorrow, many people often think of popular high-demand career industries such as artificial intelligence, software development, engineering, and data analytics. While these in-demand industries and other growth industries will...
Why Many College Students Miss the Résumé Mark
As I work with many academically talented college students who excel inside and outside of the classroom, I find the majority lack the ability to write a professional and distinct résumé. Unfortunately, many college students still perceive creating a résumé in their...