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“Admiration must be kept up by the novelty that at first produced it; . . .  there must always be the impression that more remains.”  Samuel Johnson (1709 – 1784)   I’ll bet every client you have ever served is different from any other. I will also bet that, in one important sense, every client you […]

By chance…. Did you meet your spouse by coincidence?   Can you recall an unexplained coincidence that had a meaningful effect on your life? Have you experienced a coincidence that significantly shaped a family member’s life? Synchronicity:  “Meaningful” Coincidences There are two types of coincidences: Random Coincidences: Ones that occur routinely that are ordinary and pretty […]

Since the beginning of January 2026, PARWCC and 20 of its Certified Professional Career Coaches (CPCC) have been participating in a pilot career-coaching program with The Labor Club (TLC).  I would like to thank the CPCC volunteers who selflessly and generously gave of their time and resources to work with their clients, offering passion, empathy, […]

  Career coaches play a critical role in helping job seekers navigate change, build confidence, and achieve their goals. PARWCC’s Elite Circle Coaching Awards recognize those who embody this spirit of excellent. Winners exemplify the highest standards in our profession and demonstrate the profound impact coaching can have. Nominate your favorite career coach here!   […]

Introduction Every year, headlines attempt to simplify the labor market into a single narrative. One month the market is booming; the next month it is collapsing. Job seekers hear contradictory advice from media, recruiters, and well-meaning colleagues. Career services professionals know the reality is far more nuanced. Members of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers […]

  Early Bird rates are now open for Thrive! 2026! Have you saved your virtual seat? Our annual conference aims to cut through the noise and give you what you need most to elevate your passion for career services – tell us what you want to see with this short (and fast) survey.     […]

  Will we see you there? Tomorrow is our last (for now) GCC event to show you how to build a winning professional brand for the rapidly-growing Gulf region. Learn how to communicate your client’s impact, value, and cultural fit to move beyond the basic CV and build a brand that resonates with top recruiters. […]

It wasn’t so long ago that women were expected to list their weight on their resume and navigate intrusive interview questions like “Are you planning to get pregnant?” Not so long before that, women weren’t even allowed in the room. Today, the barriers are less visible, but they show up clearly in how women are […]

The first jobs report of the year landed with a mix of surprise and signal: employers added 130,000 jobs in January 2026, a stronger gain than many economists anticipated. At the same time, deeper revisions to past data reveal that 2025 was one of the weakest years for labor growth outside of recessionary periods. For […]

Consider the following colliding beliefs:  Money makes the world go ‘round… but money is the root of all evil. Knowledge is power… but ignorance is bliss. It’s the thought that counts… but the road to hell is paved with good intentions. If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again… but get it right the […]

“All know the way, few actually walk it.” – Bodhidharma If the 5th century Buddhist monk I just quoted was alive today, I suspect he’d understand more about how to use LinkedIn than many of our clients, and if truth be told, many of us. When it comes to that gold standard for professional networking, […]

The Greek concept of “Meraki” is about putting your soul into the work, doing something with love, creativity, and deep personal investment. And it shows up in good résumé work in various ways: It is Thoughtful Translation, Not Just Formatting Meraki-driven résumé writing is interpreting lived experience, not just rearranging bullets. You decide what mattered, […]