X-ing Out the Bad to Focus on the Good
ABCs of Work: X-ing Out the Bad Stuff Job seekers, a lot of information is available about what makes for a good resume. Most tell you what to include, but few tell you what to leave out, so [...]
U is for Updating Your Resume
Updating Your Resume Whether or not you're in an active job search, regularly updating your resume is smart. Your resume must reflect your up-to-date skills and experiences. Why Keep Your Resume Updated? It is much easier to maintain [...]
R is for Resume
Creating a Successful Resume An effective resume is one that gets you the job. Sounds simple, right? Well, anyone who’s been in the job search for more than a month knows that it’s not quite that straightforward. What [...]
J is for a Job You Love
Love Your Job There is a popular saying that says, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” I think there is some truth to that, don’t you? So, [...]
G is for Godly Goals
How to Set Godly Goals I have a feeling that for many of my readers, the idea of Godly Goals might be a foreign concept. Goals are just goals, right? Well, not so fast. In a recent conversation [...]
C is for Career
Career Vs. Job What's the Difference Between a Job and a Career? Have you ever thought about the difference between a job and a career? While we often use those words interchangeably, there is a distinct difference between [...]
B is for Balance
How to Find a Work/Life Balance Feeling Balanced is About Effective Time Management In today’s current work environment, many of us are working from home part-time or full-time. I know I am not the only person struggling to [...]
What Companies Want
Job seekers, do you know “What Companies Want” when it comes to finding the perfect candidate for a position. You are going to love the advice our experts give to help you stand out against the competition. In [...]
Asking for a Raise
How to Ask for a Raise If you are uncomfortable with the idea of asking for a raise, you’re not alone. Why is it so difficult to assess our strengths, then ask someone else to recognize our worth [...]
Creating a Stellar LinkedIn Profile
Every Thursday I stream a live video podcast, called “Your Story Within” that focuses on topics to help authors, job seekers, business owners, and other professionals. You can find all podcasts on my author website. In the month [...]
Entering the Workforce After a Long Hiatus
In the month of April, the focus is on helping Job Seekers find jobs through a series I am calling “Ask An Expert.” Ask an Expert Interview with Anne Barnwell from The Write Resumes shares how to re-enter [...]
How to Craft an Effective Resume
Every Thursday I stream a live video podcast, called “Your Story Within” that focuses on topics to help authors, job seekers, business owners, and other professionals. You can find all podcasts on my author website In the month of [...]
Preparing for the Job Search
Every Thursday I stream a live video podcast, called "Your Story Within" that focuses on topics to help authors, job seekers, business owners, and other professionals. You can find all podcasts on my author website In the month [...]
I Hate My Job! Now What?
What to Do If You Hate Your Job If you’re reading this article, chances are pretty good that you have at one time hated your job. We’ve all been there. But what – if anything – can we [...]
How to Stop Procrastinating
Curb Your Procrastinating Tendencies STOP PROCRASTINATING We all procrastinate. I successfully did it all day today, and I find myself writing this blog at 7 p.m. the night before it’s due. But I had a good reason – [...]
Senior Enlisted – Defining Characteristics of a True Professional
SENIOR ENLISTED MEMBER TALKS PROFESSIONALISM I shared a conversation recently with a senior enlisted member of the special operations community, who prefers to remain anonymous. In this article, we'll just call him Senior. He and I were talking [...]
How to Nail Your Headshot
Last week on the first episode of her new podcast, Your Story Within, Dr. Jeannine Bennet spoke with professional photographer Laura Hatcher on the role of a good headshot in landing a job. I took notes and have [...]
A Referral is your Ticket to a New Job
The other day a person asked why I always say referrals are better than submitting online applications. Referrals are your ticket to a new job! The biggest reason – Employers love them! Why do employers love job referrals? [...]
Why is Networking So Important?
Why is Networking So Important? While most professionals widely accept that networking is vital to career success, it still might not be at the top of your to-do list. I get it – networking can be draining, awkward, [...]
How to Connect With Your Interviewer
How to Connect With Your Interviewer There are a lot of factors that determine the level of success of an interview. From the content of your resume to the way you respond to questions, you are working to [...]
5 Tips to Creating Brand YOU
5 Tips to Creating Brand YOU WHAT IS PERSONAL BRANDING? L’Oreal told millions of women to buy their product “because you’re worth it." De Beers convinced us that “a diamond is forever." Everyone knows that Wheaties are "the [...]
Develop Branding Statement
How to Develop a Personal Branding Statement In today's competitive workforce, making yourself stand out can be a challenge. This is where a personal branding statement is invaluable. Developing and marketing your personal branding statement will help you [...]
Don’t Be Discouraged
Why You Shouldn’t Be Discouraged by a Failed Job Interview FAILED JOB INTERVIEW Getting discouraged by a failed job interview is not an uncommon reaction. But there are several reasons why you shouldn't let a failed job interview [...]
Blue Collar Skills
5 Things Blue Collar Employers Look for In a Hire Blue Collar Skills While some assume that “unskilled” or “low-skilled” labor jobs also referred to as blue collar jobs, don’t have any skill requirements, as implied by their [...]
Core Resume Message
Why Your Resume Should Have a Core Message CORE RESUME MESSAGE One of the most common mistakes people make when searching for a job is not being selective and intentional about what information they put on their resume, [...]
Failing Resume
Most Common Reasons Your Resume is Failing You In today’s modern job market, designing a resume that sets you apart from the competition is a must. Clients tell me they sent out 100s of resumes and receive no [...]
Don’t Fudge Titles
Don't Fudge Job Titles Do you ever feel like you do more than your job title implies? It is tempting to want to put an unofficial job title on your resume to align better to what you actually [...]
Multiple Jobs?
Is Applying for Multiple Positions at the Same Company a Good Idea or a Bad One? As a career coach, I always cringe when I hear a client is applying for multiple jobs within the same company. Apparently, [...]
Holiday Job Search
Don’t Put YOUR Job Search on Hold During the Holidays! Top 5 Reasons Why Doing So is a BAD Idea! The thought of taking a break from your job search sounds appealing especially since it is becoming more [...]
