New Year Resolutions: Start Now!
Why wait until the new year to start making changes? We hear it all the time when it comes to fitness and wellness resolutions but what about when it comes to your job search or a career change?
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Author: HHUSA Serving Spouses Program
Job Descriptions: Apply or Pass?
Navigating the nuances of a job description can be challenging. As a job seeker, you are looking for a true match between company expectations and your qualifications. How do you know when to apply?
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True or False: Resume Edition
Resume assistance is the number one request I receive from clients that I work with. There are a variety of formats, fonts, writing styles and outlines available to draft ideas from. While there is a level of creative freedom in writing your resume, let’s talk about some common myths surrounding them.
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The Evolution of Business Cards
Business cards are an essential tool when exchanging information to network, build rapport and provide basic contact information. The business card is small enough to place in a wallet and can be easily accessed for quick memory reference.
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Approaching Professional Development as a Job Seeker
What if you’re not looking to change careers and you already have the qualifications required in your field? Continuing to pursue professional development depicts a proactive and willing approach to growth. Maybe you learn a new language, study a software program, or join a professional organization. Being a lifelong learner enhances your ability to be a strong candidate for the roles you choose to pursue.
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Preparing for a Career Change
When I graduated college, I thought I had landed my dream job. For a while, it was everything I wanted it to be. After five years in the field, I realized my career was no longer conducive to family life, work life balance, and overall did not make me happy anymore. I considered enduring the dissatisfaction because the position I accepted aligned with my college degree. I also recognized I didn’t want to face the fear of the unknown by starting over.
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Let’s Talk about Voicemail
As a career coach, a great deal of the advice I give to clients pertains to resumes, interviewing, and dressing for success. However, it is also crucial to pay close attention to the small details in a job search. Those can include choosing a professional email provider, writing thank you notes after interviews and cleaning up your social profiles. However, I frequently see clients overlook how they’re using voicemail as a job-seeking professional.
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Summertime and the Military Spouse Job Hunt
Summer is a hot time in the job market, and you don’t want to let a great position slip past you. Instead, here are six quick tips about staying active in the job search amid a crazy, busy summer:
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Finding Success as a Remote Worker
Over the last two years, some of the most frequent comments I hear from clients are: “I really want a remote job,” or “I think remote work is the best option for my career.” Along with many other professionals around the world, my work environment changed drastically in March of 2020. I went from making a 20-minute commute, working in an office and collaborating with my coworkers daily to working remotely from home with a single day’s notice
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