Overcoming LinkedIn hesitation: 5 strategies for clients
A recruiter’s observation was eye-opening for one of my clients. She was competing for a senior job, and the recruiter checked out her profile on LinkedIn as part of the...
Joy in the journey: Why job search milestones are worth celebrating
When “Ben” first emailed me to tell me he found a new job, he could barely contain his excitement. The abundant use of exclamation marks and capital letters screamed his...
Igniting intentionality: Career development strategies for remote workers
When I started working from home during the pandemic, I thought it would be a novelty – a necessity that would likely shift once the world situation changed. Yet, even...
Recruiters: A vital – but often forgotten – part of job search strategy
As career development professionals, we know how important it is to have a plan when looking for work. I equate finding a job to going on vacation – you would...
5 ways for career development leaders to prioritize retention
As career development professionals, we are used to working with students, jobseekers and workers to help them navigate their career paths and develop “road maps” to get them to their...
The keys to job interview success – tips for your next coaching session
I remember my very first interview coaching client like it was yesterday (even though it was seven years ago!). At the end of the practice interview, I asked him what...
Hospitality workers in transition have exciting career story to share
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce recently announced that over 60% of the country's food services businesses may fail by year end. Behind each of those businesses are tens or hundreds...
The magic of looking ‘through’ your network
COVID-19 is creating a thick layer of stress for a lot of people. Your clients looking for work are likely feeling the brunt, too, as looking for work in a...