Month: March 2025

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 you have no options. It’s as if you’re wearing golden handcuffs, trapped and unable to move forward. On the other hand, job search anxiety … Continue reading “How To Cure Job Search Anxiety & Depression”

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 see that you believe in your abilities, but they also value humility, authenticity, and a willingness to learn. Striking the right balance can help … Continue reading “How To Avoid Appearing Overconfident During Interviews”

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 skills endorsements you have for your core skills, the higher rank you will get when recruiters are looking for talent. To ensure your profile … Continue reading “3 Things To Know About LinkedIn Endorsements”

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, encouraging new ideas that become impactful solutions? To answer this question, we asked those who have successfully implemented changes and driven innovation on the job … Continue reading “How To Drive Innovation In The Workplace: Lessons From Industry Leaders”

What do you do when the company you worked for has changed names multiple times? What should you put on your resume? How should you list it on LinkedIn? This is a common issue, and handling it incorrectly can raise red flags for recruiters. If the company name isn’t recognizable or doesn’t exist anymore, hiring managers might question your work history—or worse, disqualify you from consideration. To ensure your resume and LinkedIn profile are accurate and optimized, follow this simple … Continue reading “How To List A Company That Changed Names On Your Resume And LinkedIn Profile”