All Body Parts Matter
All lives matter. White lives matter. Black lives matter. Brown lives matter. Women lives matter. Men lives matter. Boys lives matter. The human race matters. Should matter equally but they don’t. We...
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For this week’s episode, Stacie Parker is back to discuss how he or she job seekers discovers their find purpose. As a career practitioner, many people want help finding a job, but don’t know his or...
View ArticleHow do I advance my career?
A reader recently asked, “How do I advance my career? Many of my peers made significant moves in the last several years. I was taught loyalty is everything, but it seems philosophically outdated. My...
View Article6 Ways the Zombies Took Over Your Job Search
This article was originally published on Come Recommended! It is possible your job search is hijacked by zombies. Now I am not a fan of The Walking Dead, nor do I love the scary movie genre. But in my...
View ArticleWant to be Seen By Recruiters on LinkedIn?
The new LinkedIn feature could increase your visibility and create more opportunities. A little bonus tidbit that is useful for both people actively seeking a new job, and those who would be open to...
View ArticleNegotiation in Your Workplace, Job Search, and Everywhere Else
Negotiation is a must have this skill for your job search, workplace, and life. As we dive deeper into the gig economy, each job seeker will accept several roles. Our roles as contractors and...
View Article5 Reasons to Unfollow Career Obstructing Social Media Contacts
Guilt by association on social media is a reality. If you’re associated with someone who doesn’t represent you can be a pretty painful experience. You may have to cut them loose. “It’s them, not me”...
View ArticleThree Reasons to Create Your Career to Endure Like The Fedora
It’s likely you have a fedora. You wear it well, and it’s impossible not to feel superpowers of cool when you do. I can’t say everyone loves the look on you, but you know someone will. Successful...
View ArticleSeasonal Unemployment Rules Working Moms Ought To Know
Summer is here, and it’s a common to see teenagers going around searching for seasonal jobs. Working moms like me are also on the lookout for employment as taking on a short-term job enables me to...
View ArticleThe Yin and Yang of Convincing Job Interviews with Thea Kelley
Welcome back to the fall edition of the podcast. Thank you for joining us as we’ll have about eight episodes to deliver this fall plus a few bonus episodes. My guest is Thea Kelley who wrote the...
View Article8 Things to Do When Your Job Search is “Code Blue!”
When you’re at a hospital and you the overhead speaker blares “Code Blue,” do your thoughts automatically go to the patient and his or her family? If you’re not familiar with that announcement, it...
View ArticleYour New Degree is Not a Magic Wand for Your Job Search
Incumbent graduates must reshape and reexamine the job search advice their parents are giving them. Education is as strategic as to where you’ll live. Your degree is not the golden ticket. Your...
View Article5 Ways to Avoid the Dark Storm of Underemployment
Underemployment is an epidemic in America. For many workers today, it feels like a punishment to receive such low pay after all the money and time poured into their educations. I don’t even think...
View ArticleIdealist.org as Your Go To Nonprofit Job Board
You’ve heard me say before small organizations should be on your list of target companies to research and get hired. One of the premiere nonprofit job boards to use is idealist.org and get job advice...
View ArticleJob Search News, December 1, 2017 – The Learning Edition
This is your job search news – THE POST THANKSGIVING EDITION- with articles and resources centered around learning so enjoy! I’ve read them, and you can feel free to comment on them in any form you’d...
View ArticleReinvention for Every Job Seeker with Anthony Quinones
If we are looking to advance our careers, reinvention is a must. It’s not what you think it is if you’re thinking makeover (although sometimes it is). Your reinvention efforts must fit and deliver...
View ArticleJob Search News – February 16, 2018
This is your job search news – THE REINVENTION EDITION –– with articles and resources centered around learning so enjoy! I’ve read them, and you can feel free to comment on them in any form you’d like....
View ArticleThe Worst Thing That Can Happen to Your Job Search?
When I lived in Tampa, I watched the Buccaneers go 0-14 in a season. It was brutal, but by no means was it as brutal as being rejected for a position after making it through several rounds of...
View ArticleIs Impressing Employers a Priority in Your Job Search?
You want career fulfillment, but with minimum effort. That’s the message I get when there’s nothing in your resume, social profiles, or interview answers that clearly demonstrates your value to...
View ArticleThe Yin and Yang of Convincing Job Interviews with Thea Kelley
Welcome back to the fall edition of the podcast. Thank you for joining us as we’ll have about eight episodes to deliver this fall plus a few bonus episodes. My guest is Thea Kelley who wrote the...
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