Career coaches can help you to develop new skills and address personal matters so you can move forward in your career.  Their role is not to “fix” issues or tell you what to do with your career. A good coach provides the tools to help you take control of your career. Some people work with coaches for one or two sessions to assist them with an immediate issue, such as interview preparation. Others work with a coach over a...

You probably have heard the advice that it is better to search for a job while you have a job. One does not always have a choice. However, if you can engage in an active paid or unpaid position, it will enhance your job search success. The truth is that you may be eliminated from the selection process if you are not an actively-working candidate.  Therefore, including a “to Present” position on the resume is helpful. Beca...

There is an adage: “You can't get there from here.”  That does not apply to most career changes.  It is common to change industries and occupations one or more times over the course of one’s career.  You probably can “get there from here,” but, it will require planning, preparation, and proper messaging.  There are three primary aspects of written communication to pave the way to your new career:  Your resume, your Linked...