Help Others and Help Yourself

Job searching in this market is tough. Unfortunately there have been a lot of layoffs over the past couple of years, and as a recruiter I'm seeing jobs get hundreds and hundreds of applicants. As a career coach, I'm working with clients who are discouraged and overwhelmed. I've seen some buzz in my LinkedIn and … Continue reading Help Others and Help Yourself

Surrounding your job search with positive energy this year!

I'm excited to join the Coffee With Kelly crew on Friday, January 13th to share my best guidance on surrounding your job search with positive energy this year. And what better day for positive vibes than Friday the 13th? (: Thank you Kelly for having me! I decided to call the session "surrounding your job … Continue reading Surrounding your job search with positive energy this year!

My Favorite HR Resources for Students and Emerging Professionals

In September of 2022 I spoke at the NYS SHRM conference at Turning Stone Casino in Verona, NY! My session was titled "Elevating and Uplifting the Next Generation of HR Leaders" and it was a BLAST. I made so many new friends and got to share my career story and all the resources that have … Continue reading My Favorite HR Resources for Students and Emerging Professionals

Preparing for an initial screen with a recruiter

So you’ve applied to a job online (or been referred, whatever the situation may be!) and a recruiter or HR representative at the company contacts you for an initial call. Depending on the role, this is usually around 30 minutes and can be a phone or video call. In this blog post I cover how … Continue reading Preparing for an initial screen with a recruiter

Confidently writing about yourself

I recently helped a friend prepare for a promotion conversation, and another friend update his "About" section on LinkedIn. Both said to me, "Ugh... I hate writing about myself. It's so hard!" I totally understand this sentiment. I used to feel that way myself a few years ago. It took a lot of practice through … Continue reading Confidently writing about yourself