Career Resources blog
The Summer Playbook: 4 Steps HR Leaders Can Take Now to Avoid the September Talent Rush
School is out and vacations are underway. Get ready to have some fun! Just remember the clock is already ticking toward September. It’s a perfect time for HR leaders to strategize and plan for fall’s Q4 talent demands. An Express Employment Professionals–Harris Poll...
Don’t Let Summer Slow Your Roll: 5 Bold Moves to Keep Your Job Search Sizzling While Everyone Else Is on Vacation
Hey there, ambitious go-getters and career fire-starters! Summer is in full swing with its beach days, long weekends, and that tempting “I’ll hustle in September” energy that sucks most people into vacation mode. But if you’re serious about landing your next big...
From Setback to Comeback: 5 Ideas to Reframe Career Transitions with Confidence
Whether it’s layoffs, restructurings, passed-over promotions, or that slow-burn realization you’re just straight-up burned out, career disruptions hit everybody hard. But listen, almost every leader you respect has a “setback” chapter in their story that they...
Build Meaningful Connections with 6 Ways to Network This Summer
Summer is a-calling, and she’s bringing those long, golden days, backyard cookouts, and that breezy, open vibe that’s perfect for building real relationships that push your career forward. The best part? You don’t have to wait for stuffy conferences or formal events...
Advance Your Career While Mentoring Others with These 4 Strategies
Hey there, sharp-minded and high-achieving career activators! Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder or building your own empire, let me drop some real wisdom on you right now. Mentoring isn’t a side quest that slows your roll; it’s actually one of the smartest...
Stay Strong in a Tough Job Market with 6 Mental Health Protection Steps
To all my bold trailblazers, visionaries, and everyone out here conquering the everyday hustle— June is delivering those extended sunsets made for quiet thinking, yet the employment scene is still stuck in this maddening slow-motion limbo. Companies are playing...
Honor Work–Life Balance With These 4 Ideas for Working Moms
Listen up, my ambitious queens out here juggling boardrooms, big goals, families, and everything in between! May is in full bloom with sunshine and longer days, but that doesn't mean your sanity has to fade under the weight of endless to-dos. Here's the tea: Honoring...
Help Your Skills Blossom With These 6 Growth Ideas
Growth doesn’t just pop up out of nowhere, it’s sparked by real intention, a little patience, and the bold choice to try something fresh. If your professional development has been feeling stuck on repeat or flat-out stalled, hear me: This season is screaming your name...
5 Spring Motivation Tips to Reignite Your Professional Spark
Spring has a way of shaking us out of our routines and waking up the ideas we’ve kept on ice all winter. The days get brighter, the air feels lighter, and suddenly you're out here feeling like anything is possible again. Yes, even those big career dreams you've...
4 Career Spring Cleaning Tips: Clear the Clutter for New Opportunities
Warn weather has rolled in, and with it that fresh energy that's got me wanting to throw open every window in my life and career. A real spring clean for your professional world isn't just nice, it's necessary. It clears out the stale vibes and makes room for the...
Three Ways to Navigate Tough Conversations Without Burning Bridges
Difficult conversations, whether about feedback, boundaries, or performance issues, can strain relationships if mishandled. Approached with empathy and clarity, however, they can strengthen trust and collaboration. Below are three ways to navigate these talks...
The 5 Love Languages of Leadership: How to Recognize and Respond to Different Communication Styles
In the spirit of Valentine’s month, let’s reframe leadership as an act of love—not romantic, but a deep commitment to understanding and appreciating colleagues. Just as personal relationships thrive on recognizing love languages, workplaces flourish when leaders adapt...
How to Conduct Your Own Career Audit in 4 Steps Before Your Next Review
A career audit is a powerful way to prepare for your next performance review, helping you assess your achievements, identify skill gaps, and align your progress with promotion goals. Taking stock of your professional journey ensures you’re ready to advocate for...
Every Professional Needs a Backup Plan: Future-Proof Your Career With These 3 Tips
In today’s fast-evolving job market, career agility is no longer optional; it’s essential. Industries shift, technologies disrupt, and layoffs or reorganizations can strike unexpectedly, even when your career feels secure. To thrive, every professional needs a backup...
Thank Your Network: 5 Meaningful Ways to Show Professional Appreciation
Building a successful career relies heavily on the support of your professional network, such as mentors, colleagues, and LinkedIn connections who offer guidance, opportunities, and encouragement. Expressing gratitude not only strengthens these relationships but also...
5 Tips for Talking About Your Job Search at Thanksgiving Dinner (or Not!)
Thanksgiving dinner is a time for gratitude, family, and delicious food, but it can also bring well-meaning questions about your job search. Navigating these conversations with grace can keep the mood light and protect your peace. Here are five tips to handle job...
What’s Your Career Costume? 3 Signs You’re Not Being the Real You at Work
As Halloween creeps up on us, it’s time to unmask a different kind of costume—the one you might be wearing at work. Are you hiding your true self behind a career facade to fit in? This spooky season, let’s get cheeky and spot the signs you’re not being the real you,...
Scary Good: Why Being Yourself at Work is Your Superpower
As Halloween approaches, the season of costumes and eerie vibes invites us to confront our fears—not just of ghosts, but of showing up authentically at work. Many of us wear invisible masks, haunted by imposter syndrome, code-switching, or the urge to hide our quirks...
The Career Curriculum: 5 Lessons School Never Taught Us—But Should Have
While academic education equips us with technical knowledge, many critical career skills are rarely taught in classrooms. Mastering these unspoken essentials—networking with intention, salary negotiation, personal branding, interview storytelling, and emotional...
Back to School, Back to YOU: Reignite Your Professional Development Plan
As summer winds down, September ushers in a vibrant opportunity to treat the month like a second New Year for your career. With the final quarter of 2025 on the horizon, now is the ideal time to reset, reflect, and reignite your professional aspirations. The...
5 Tips on Advancing Your Career During August’s Dog Days
The "dog days of summer"—that languid stretch from late July through August—often conjure images of lethargy, heat, and a collective slowdown. Yet, this period offers a unique opportunity to shake off the haze and advance your career. While others idle, you can...
3 Ideas for a Resume Glow-Up Before Summer Vacation Season Ends
As summer vacation season winds down in August, the office buzz is still on pause—making it the perfect moment for a resume glow-up. With September’s rush looming, a refreshed resume ensures you’re ready to seize opportunities as colleagues return and hiring picks up....
5 Tips on Job Hunting Like It’s a Summer Road Trip
July kicks off the heart of summer, and for job seekers, it’s the perfect time to turn job hunting into a grand adventure—like a road trip from June to August. With the open road as inspiration, here are 5 tips on job hunting to steer you toward a new gig before the...
3 Ideas for Landing a Job Before the End of July
As July begins, job seekers are in a race to secure a role by the end of the month, capitalizing on hot summer days to fuel their momentum. With July 31 as the finish line, here are three ideas for landing a job before the month wraps up. Polish your resume with...
From Carpool to Career: Re-Entering the Workforce with Confidence
Hey Mom, You’ve Been Working All Along — Now Let’s Translate It Re-entering the workforce after a break? You might be wondering where to even begin. You may be asking yourself: “Will employers take me seriously?” “Do I even have relevant experience anymore?” “Can I...
Is Your Job Draining You or Healing You?
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and there’s no better time to talk about something that often gets overlooked in conversations about wellness: your career. We often think of mental health in terms of therapy, medication, or self-care practices like meditation...
5 Ways to Grow Your Job Search By Using AI
Have you ever considered leveraging the power of AI to nurture your career growth? Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the job search process. A recent survey revealed that 73% of recruiters believe AI will have a significant impact on recruitment...
Keep Social Media Blooming with these Two Things
Want to keep your social media profiles blooming? Cultivate your social media with all your current and relevant information. In today's digital age, your LinkedIn profile is often the first impression you make on potential employers. A complete profile not only...
With a Bit of Luck and Some Online Housekeeping, Spruce Up Your Social Media Profiles
A little bit of luck (and some online housekeeping) can go a long way in boosting your digital presence. Maintaining a professional online presence is crucial in today's digital landscape. It directly influences how you are perceived by potential employers, clients,...
Don’t Leave Your Reputation to Luck – 3 Ways to Protect Your Name Online
When it comes to your online reputation, don’t leave things to luck. In order to understand the importance of managing your online presence to safeguard your reputation and enhance your career prospects, here are three strategic methods to protect your name online:...
Fall In Love With Networking: 10 Ways to Network Without Leaving the House
Ready to find your professional soulmate? Networking is an essential tool for career growth, but it doesn’t always require attending in-person events or conferences. With a bit of creativity and technology, you can build meaningful connections from the comfort of your...
5 Ways to Love Yourself By Using Your Professional Development Funds Wisely
Taking time to love yourself isn't just about bubble baths and spa days. It's also about investing in your professional growth. Professional development funds are a valuable resource offered by many employers to help employees enhance their skills, grow in their...
How to Acquire New Tech Skills in 2025: A Practical Roadmap
In our previous blog post, we explored how technology is transforming every industry, making tech skills essential across all career paths. Now, let's dive deep into practical strategies for acquiring those crucial tech skills in 2025. Embrace Continuous Online...
5 Truths About Modern Careers: All Jobs Are Becoming Tech Jobs!
Technology is transforming industries across the board, from marketing and HR to finance and healthcare. No longer a niche tool, technology has become an integral part of every role. Whether you're crafting a compelling marketing campaign, optimizing HR processes,...
Peace on Earth & Goodwill Towards Your Current Job – 5 Ways to Find Peace in Your Career
If you love your job but haven’t gotten that promotion, or you’re not at the level or the pay grade you want to be, give yourself the grace to breathe, enjoy the holidays, and regroup. Here are five ways you can find peace in where you are right now in your career....
Giving Thanks for Career Growth: 3 Ways to Reflect on Achievements and Set Future Goals
Thanksgiving is a time for reflection, gratitude, and celebration. As we gather around the table with loved ones, let's take a moment to acknowledge our personal and professional journeys. Thankfulness is a huge key to success, not only with your career path but with...
5 Ways to Practice Gratitude and Self Care During the Thanksgiving Season
Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with loved ones, expressing gratitude, and indulging in delicious feasts. While it's a season of joy and celebration, it can also be a source of stress and anxiety. Amidst the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations, it's crucial...
5 Ways to Prepare Your References
Preparing your references goes beyond creating a list of names attached to your resume. You’ll want to prepare those you name as your references so they’re not caught off guard when contacted by a potential employer. Here are five ways to properly prepare your...
6 Key Qualities of a Good Reference
When listing references on your resume, there are six key qualities of a good reference you’ll want to keep in mind—relevance, credibility, the ability to provide specific examples, a positive attitude and enthusiasm, professionalism and discretion, and availability...
Five KPIs to Track and Celebrate in Your Job Search
As a mid-career professional at the director level or above, navigating today’s job market can be daunting. The stakes are higher, the competition fiercer, and the roles more complex. To succeed, it's essential to treat your job search like a strategic project. One...
Maximizing Success: What KPIs should you be tracking in your career?
In the ever-evolving landscape of professional development, setting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) isn't just reserved for the realm of business metrics. Applying this concept to your personal career trajectory can be a game-changer. What KPIs are you tracking in...
5 Ways to Enhance Your Resume Education Section
As an experienced professional, advancing your career might feel daunting, especially if you've been in one position for a long time. However, the education section of your resume can be a powerful tool to showcase more than just your degrees. So read on and discover...
5 Education Options for Career Growth Without College
Advancing your career doesn't always mean going back to school. For professionals with years of experience, there are many alternative ways to gain the education and skills needed to move forward. These options are designed to enhance your existing experience,...
7 Steps to Negotiate Your Salary
When it comes time to negotiate your salary for a new job, there are seven steps you’ll want to take before accepting a company’s proposal. While it’s always exciting to receive a job offer, it’s wise to take the time to think it through and explore your options...
5 Ways to Get Your Financial House in Order and Declare Your Independence
If you’re looking for ways to gain financial independence, you’ll need to get your financial house in order first. What are some practical ways you can do that? I have five suggestions to get you started. 1. Pay off debt or pay down as much as possible The biggest...
5 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health During Your Career Transition
May is Mental Health Month, and with that in mind, let’s focus on five ways to protect your mental health during your career transition. Changing jobs or careers can be very stressful and much harder than it seems. If you find yourself getting anxious or needing a...
5 Tips for Moms Going Back to the Workplace
In honor of Mother’s Day this month, I’d like to honor our mothers stepping back into the workplace. Quite often, mothers put their careers on hold to raise a family and sometimes find it difficult to re-enter the race. Here are five practical tips for moms on how to...
5 Tips to Help Your Career to Bloom this Spring
If April showers bring May flowers, how might you shower yourself today to have a blooming career tomorrow? Thankfully, you don’t have to figure it out yourself. Here are 5 ways to help your career bloom this spring. Talk to your supervisor Are there any more...
5 Ways to Blossom Your Career
Spring has returned, and with it, birds are abundant, warmer days delight, and nature blooms all around us. Perhaps you’re thinking it’s time to prepare your home for some deep spring cleaning. Why not your job as well? What are some ways to blossom your career? Let’s...
5 Ways to Recognize It’s Time to Change Jobs
Are you wondering whether or not it’s worth it to stay in your job? Maybe you’re thinking about switching it up, or you’re on the fence about starting a whole new career. How do you know if it’s time? There are several red flags you’ll want to watch out for when it's...
