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You may have seen posts that describe job fairs as “…a waste of time and money….” It doesn’t have to be that way.  I’ll suggest why you might want to support job fairs (you’ve already seen a powerful hint in the title) and how you prepare for, conduct, and leverage these events to put clients […]

The typical approach to job fairs can often feel like an overwhelming activity – with dozens or even hundreds of other job seekers lined up to speak with a limited number of recruiters and opportunities. Everyone has a resume, pretty much the same elevator pitch, and they all dress for success.  In such a highly […]

Exploring the emotional impact of “stuck sessions” on both coach and client   Hey friends and colleagues, You’ve tried it all — career inventories, personality tests, vision boards, goal-setting sessions, open-ended coaching questions, even the classic “Where do you see yourself in five years?” All your best tools.  But nothing’s clicking.  The client you’ve been […]

  View in browser Deciding if the time is right to learn and certify as a career coach? PARWCC’s flagship program, Certified Professional Career Coach, has been expanded to include live coaching, global network, and all the intuitive features of our new learning system.   Can your clients use a “referral résumé“? Discover this game-changing strategy in […]

  View in browser Join us tomorrow for an insider’s view at the candidate experience through the eyes of a recruiter. This immersive session will explore how recruiters use ATS and AI for screening and what they look for in career documents. We’ll also walk through the entire interview process and what truly matters at […]

  View in browser Discouraged clients? Learn how to keep them motivated with our new Ask Me Anything Panel this Friday! This candid session features 3 seasoned career and motivation coaches sharing real strategies, mindset tools, and effective techniques to help your clients stay resilient and focused.   Anxieties? You and your clients are not alone. […]

  View in browser Ever had a client give you an old resume with something really strange on it? Check out what PARWCC members are saying on our LinkedIn post. Everything from pictures to emoticons to reasons for termination have been shared – what can you add?   AI is becoming ever more prevalent. How do […]

  View in browser Are you up to date on LinkedIn best practices? Want to earn even more credibility on this pivotal platform? Join our next LIVE Certified Digital Career Strategist cohort starting July 9th! This newly expanded program (used to be only 3 weeks, now it’s 5 weeks for the same price) lead by […]

The hopeful candidate is dressed for success in a suit and tie. He smiles at the camera, takes a calming breath, and clicks his laptop keyboard to start the interview. Within seconds, the mechanical voice of the interviewer glitches, repeating one phrase over and over. The candidate sits helplessly by, watching his opportunity dissolve in […]

The U.S. labor market continued its steady, but slowing, trajectory in May 2025, adding 139,000 jobs, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.2%, a closer look reveals early warning signs that both workers and employers are entering a period of heightened caution. Pacing […]

I originally wrote about this in 2018, but it’s time for an update. At the time I said: “This whole “connected” society thing is cool, but I know a lot of people who view human interaction as a detached state, a necessary evil, or a little of both…I view it as a business opportunity. Actual […]

Right now, do you pivot or stay the course? Hunker down or rise up? The landscape seems to change not by the hour, but by the minute. As the current presidential administration continues to sow chaos throughout the global economy, it’s nearly impossible for business leaders to stabilize their footing for long enough to make […]