Career Development

5 Tips For A Career Change Resume Writing a career change resume can be tricky. How can you effectively market yourself to employers in a different industry when you don't have nearly enough experience as the average candidate applying for the same job as you? If you're looking to make a career change, optimizing your resume becomes even more important than it normally is. It's also critical to write a disruptive cover letter and prioritize strategic networking (backchanneling) and intentional branding. Follow these five tips for an effective career change resume so you can land your dream job in a new industry. 1. Create An Interview Bucket List An interview bucket list is a list of 10-20 companies you'd love to work for. Before beginning your job search as a career changer, having an interview bucket list is a must. How can you identify the right companies to add to your interview bucket list? Well, it's simpler than it sounds. Think about a company y...

How To Get A New, Better-Paying Job In 2025 Are you one of the six out of 10 Americans who, according to Inc. Magazine , wants a new job in 2025? If so, do you have the tools to make that dream a reality? As a career coaching veteran with 20+ years of experience, I've helped thousands of professionals land better-paying jobs—even during the ongoing white-collar recession. To help you succeed, I’m sharing the five essential strategies that can transform your job search and help you secure a new role. Bookmark this article—it’s packed with actionable advice to help you unlock your career potential. Now, let’s dive into the five critical tools you need for success in today’s competitive job market. 1. Identify Your Unique Value Add (UVA) In a job market flooded with qualified candidates, your first task is to identify your UVA. This is how you articulate your ability to save or generate enough value for a company to justify the cost of hiring you. Here’s the key: Your UVA m...

The Biggest Mistake Job Seekers Make In Final Round Interviews (That Costs Them The Job!) The interview process can take weeks to get through, and when you finally get to the final interview, you want to do everything in your power to ace it so you're the one they choose for the job. However, most job seekers don't know they're making a huge mistake in final interviews that could cost them the job offer. Late-stage job interviews are often the most challenging and crucial part of the hiring process. As a career coach, I've noticed a recurring issue with candidates during their final interview: they hold back. Let’s explore why this happens and how you can ensure you shine when it matters most. The #1 Mistake: Pulling Back In the early stages, interviews focus on determining if you meet the basic qualifications for the role. Recruiters often conduct phone screens to gauge your skills, followed by interviews with hiring managers and potential peers. By the time...

5 Biggest Job Application Mistakes We all make mistakes—that’s what makes us human. But when you’re looking for a new job, it’s important to minimize those job application mistakes because they may cost you the position. Even small errors can leave a lasting impression, making recruiters question your attention to detail or commitment. Fortunately, most of these mistakes are avoidable with a bit of preparation and mindfulness. Here are some of the biggest application mistakes candidates make (and how to avoid them). 1. Spelling/Grammatical Errors Spelling and grammatical errors, although they seem small in nature, can be a major red flag to employers . It shows you lack attention to detail, and many hiring managers or recruiters will think you rushed through your application. Worse, it might lead them to question your professionalism or your ability to communicate effectively in the workplace. Even a single typo can overshadow the effort you’ve put into crafting your resu...