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
Category: Professional Development
Trying to get ahead faster? Look inward.
I've been thinking about this a lot lately. Coming up on September 25th I'll be speaking at the Iowa State SHRM Conference. We're doing a 3 hour workshop on employer branding for talent attraction and retention. I'm so excited! One of the conference committee members asked me on a planning call if I was going … Continue reading Trying to get ahead faster? Look inward.
My First HRUnite! Conference
This July I attended my first HRUnite! conference in Frankenmuth Michigan. HRUnite! brings together HR professionals at all levels and specialties to provide opportunities to connect and build powerful professional relationships with others in the #HRCommunity. It is an outlet for those trying to enter the profession, advance their careers and surround themselves in a … Continue reading My First HRUnite! Conference
How to Hit the Ground Running in Your New HR Job
One of my signature presentations and topics I love to speak on is "Elevate and Uplift the Next Generation of HR Leaders." I talk about differentiating yourself in the HR job market, successfully starting your first/new HR role, gaining credibility and getting ready to move up. My slide on starting your HR role is one … Continue reading How to Hit the Ground Running in Your New HR Job
Why you should network ASAP!
The summer in between graduating high school and starting college, my Dad "made me" take a summer job with a friend of his at a local non-profit in Buffalo. I would be helping out while someone was on leave by filing, stuffing envelopes, mailing new hire packets, answering incoming calls, taking meeting minutes, you name … Continue reading Why you should network ASAP!
Claire is Coaching 