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  Thank you for joining us at the THRIVE! 2026 Virtual Conference—we’re so glad you attended! Scroll down for insightful articles, fresh ideas, and practical takeaways. And stay tuned—exciting new programming will be debuting soon including a new Master Series and LIVE cohorts of impactful credentials.     Worth Your Click Check out the new […]

Thank you for joining us for our virtual THRIVE! 2026 conference! It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope you enjoyed the sessions, conversations, and opportunities to connect and learn. If you missed a session—or would simply like to revisit your favorite moments—recordings from the conference are available on your PARWCC Learning Center. […]

  Are you as ready as we are? THRIVE! 2026 kicks off tomorrow for an intensive 2-day virtual conference on all things career services. Bring your buddy, show up in pajamas (or whatever is most comfortable for you), and get ready to learn and thrive with all of us at PARWCC! We look forward to […]

At some point, we developed a societal impression that the way a clock moves is the natural way of doing things. Clockwise is the default pattern, it’s the order you take turns in a card game — it’s ubiquitous. The opposite direction doesn’t even have its own word; it’s just counterclockwise. It isn’t a different, […]

In January, twenty-five coaches logged into my first live Certified Interview Coach (CIC LIVE) cohort with a real mix of backgrounds. Some had been coaching interview skills for years without a formal method behind it. Others were brand new to the specialty, including a retiring librarian ready to start a second career and a community […]

I have been thinking lately about the difference between doing a job well and belonging to a profession. The distinction is probably less obvious than we sometimes make it sound. Plenty of people build successful businesses around a particular skill, develop real expertise, serve clients well, and earn a living without ever thinking much about […]

One constant question among my career coaching community and my Certified Professional Career Coaches is: How do I coach job seekers discouraged by the current job market? We see job seekers who apply for hundreds of jobs online and maintain meticulous spreadsheets; however, they don’t build relationships, meet people in person, or follow up on […]

If there is one thing I have learned about this profession, it is this:  We never sit still.   Fundamentals Director John Suarez has been sharing his thoughts about the evolution of your profession in his recent Insights meetings. The job market changes. Technology changes. Client expectations change. And just when we think we have figured […]

“Deliver what you promise. Do not fabricate or conceal facts. Coach clients to present accurate, evidence-based achievements and explain risks of mis-representation.” — PARWCC Code of Business Ethics “About 93% of job seekers admit to embellishing or lying during the hiring process.” – Forbes, April 2026 There are lies.  Then, there are “white lies.”  Then, […]

After 35+ years writing for PARW and PARWCC’s Spotlight (since 1990), I will conclude my contributions at the end of 2026.  This is the first of three departing articles. I don’t believe our profession is ending. Yes, I believe the profession I entered 35 years ago has pretty much ended. But a much more important […]