Earlier this week, I spoke with someone who is ridiculously talented. He has multiple certifications across multiple industries. Cybersecurity. AI. Digital transformation. FP&A. He’s even a certified gemologist. And I almost forgot… he’s also a CPA. On paper, and...
I spend a lot of time telling you that networking is the single most effective way to land a job, and I absolutely stand by that. The best opportunities usually come from relationships with recruiters, hiring managers, or insiders who can help open a door. But here’s...
Earlier this week, I had a conversation with a client that perfectly captured a mistake so many job seekers make. She was applying for a sales and account management role at another company. On her résumé, we included a line that said she was “skilled at utilizing...
Most job seekers treat recruiter calls as a quick checkpoint. Something you simply get through before the “real” interviews.But that mindset misses the entire point.Recruiters aren’t gatekeepers. They’re not judging you or trying to block your path. They’re...
Every week, I get questions like these:➡️ “Do you think my age will make me susceptible to discrimination?”➡️ “Do you think this résumé gap will hurt my chances?”➡️ “The market is bad right now. Will I even find a job?”➡️ “I only have government experience, will a...
In the 1970s, Edward Packard revolutionized storytelling with his Choose Your Own Adventure books. On the very first page, he wrote: “Do not read this book straight through from beginning to end… The adventures you take are a result of your choice.” Growing up, I...
