Alicia Hall

  Starting next week: Don’t let another “I was thinking of something smaller” cost you a client. Learn how to confidently handle pushback and turn hesitation into a yes—one closed client can more than pay for the program. Seats are still available, but time is running out. Register now for Navigating Client Pushback with Confidence […]

  Turn every “I was thinking of something smaller” into a confident yes — this business-development masterclass pays for itself with a single closed client, but only if you’re in the room. Sign up now for the Navigating Client Pushback with Confidence Master Series with Denise Bitler.   Inside, you’ll also find can’t-miss resources, upcoming […]

One of the many advantages of being a PARW/CC member is a real understanding of the strengths and limitations of AI. Most of our clients lack those insights. You can build an effective brand when you prove your products deliver better results than those produced by AI.  Let me be very clear: We should never […]

Back in the 1980’s, a small group of people anticipated the future, one that would be very different.  They not only adapted to the future they foresaw, but they also created it: PARWCC. So again, I’m looking into the future and offering my vision.  Yes, I’m retired.  But if I were starting out today… this […]

You’ve been here before. You’re out to eat at a restaurant, and you’re split between two choices. Maybe your friend or partner orders one of the options you were considering, so you pick the other. But one bite in and you’re completely sure that the steak was vastly superior to the pasta you’re chewing. You […]

If you’ve worked with job seekers recently, you’ve likely heard a version of the same frustration: “I’ve applied to hundreds of jobs and heard nothing back.” “The unemployment rate is low, so why can’t I find a job?” “Everyone says companies are hiring, but it doesn’t feel that way.” The latest labor market data tells […]

This year marks the inaugural recognition of  exceptional professionals who embody the highest standards of career coaching excellence through the PARWCC Career Coach of the Year Awards. These distinguished honors celebrate coaches who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to client success, innovation in career development, and meaningful contributions to the career services profession. Through their expertise, […]

A strong legal argument and a strong résumé both rely heavily on the ability to project believable claims that don’t sound exaggerated, defensive, evasive, inflated, or emotionally loaded. Neither profession merely “records facts”; rather, the interpretation of those facts makes all the difference. Lawyers and résumé writers understand that people rarely describe themselves objectively under […]

In career management, AI is used by job seekers for resume and social media profile development and preparation for AI interviews, and by companies for reviewing resumes and conducting interviews.   Interviews I recently coached a client through interview preparation and simulations. When she joined the interview, AI conducted it. She had the option to […]

David thought he was doing everything right in preparing for job interviews. He had carefully crafted his “Tell Me About Yourself” answer to align with the leadership roles he was targeting. He had practiced countless CAR stories to demonstrate the value he would bring. He had even planned where to inject humor to build rapport. […]