As you all know, I love LinkedIn. (: If you've ever heard me present, I share my brief story of creating my profile in 2012 and how it sat as a static online resume until 2017. In 2017 once I optimized my profile and started connecting, posting and engaging intentionally, my career sky rocketed! In … Continue reading Using LinkedIn in 2026!
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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
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
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