Career Coaching

The term Pink Slip originated in the early 20th century, when employers in America used pink-colored paper to print termination notices for their employees (in other countries, different colors are used). This expression has become widely recognized as a symbol of job loss and workplace insecurity. It can be used literally and figuratively, with people […]

Self-care is like refilling the pitcher from which you pour. If you do not care for yourself, you may begin to dry up, crack, and crumble. As career coaches, we demonstrate compassion for our clients daily. We listen to their stories of job loss, stress over finding new roles, daunting job searches (and “ghosting”), and […]

December can feel strange in the career coaching world. Half your LinkedIn feed is off sipping mulled wine and talking about their “word for the year,” while the other half is launching into orbit like their entire business depends on closing Q4 with a bang. And then there’s you — somewhere in the middle. You’re […]

The U.S. job market is still standing, but it’s getting harder to read. September’s labor data came out in fragments due to the federal government shutdown, leaving economists and career professionals piecing together clues from private reports, alternative indicators, and early-October trends. Here’s what we know (and what we don’t) about where hiring is heading, […]

Work Harder On Yourself Than You Do Anything Else It was my secret weapon for 35 years when I worked with job seekers at all levels.  And over the years, as I’ve watched the evolution of the resume writing and career coaching professions, I find that this strategic weapon still gets very little attention, if […]

Career development is different from job search. As a career coach, I coach my clients to develop a lifelong career management plan to become job-search-proofed. Career management is a lifelong process of acquiring skills, understanding career development and management, and making decisions that help clients achieve their dream job, skill set(s), and lifestyle. Clients bring […]

When I first earned my PARWCC interview coaching certification in 2019, it was called the Certified Employment Interview Professional.  It was a classic self-study program: a 122-page online manual and an inspiring one-hour session with Program Director Jay Block before a written exam. It was insightful, practical, and gave me tools I still use today. […]

Financial planning is crucial for operating a business. A business needs a written business plan. This plan should be accessible to anyone who may need to manage the company in the owner/manager’s absence.  The financial piece of the business plan should include the following: Budget Costs/Expenses Income Return on Investment (ROI) Designated checking and savings […]

Your blood pressure. Your pulse rate. Scores displayed after Olympic competitions. Box office revenues. Albums sold by Beyoncé. Your income. My expenses. Climbing Mount Everest. Just about everything in life comes down to results. And most of the time, the best way to measure results is to look at the numbers.   The kid’s name was […]

If you’ve worked as a career coach or resume writer, you’ve likely had a client slide their resume across your desk and say, “Can you just fix this for me?” Sometimes it’s just a resume or cover letter, and other times it’s their whole career direction. The request often comes from a place of stress, […]

“A year from now you may wish you had started today.”  ̶  Karen Lamb   In our fast-paced world, it is so easy for activity to distract us from accomplishment. Every day you do so many important things. The work you do affects the lives of your clients and their families, often for years to […]

In 2025, 85% of companies globally are using skills-first hiring practices, according to TestGorilla’s State of Skills-Based Hiring report. This shift places greater emphasis on what candidates can do rather than the credentials they hold. For résumé writers and career coaches, adapting strategies to highlight skills, competencies, and measurable results has never been more critical. […]