NO Is Not a Four Letter Word
by Suzanne There is a crucial, mid-career shift all hardworking professionals must make to get ahead. It’s not taught in school, it’s not taught in university, and it’s usually not taught in our families. The shift is this: saying NO. What Got You Here… The problem is that it’s not an intuitive shift to make…
How to Confidently Ace the 4 Most Awkward Interview Questions
Imagine you’re being interviewed for a job you really want. You’re ready – you’ve done the research, you know the company and you’ve read up on the hiring manager…and then the thing you’re dreading happens…
Pandemic 2020 is the Hottest Job Market I’ve Ever Seen
This is the hottest candidate market I’ve ever seen as an executive recruiter — and we’re almost ten months into a global pandemic. That’s not what the news pundits would have you believe. The pervasive undercurrent is that this-is-a-terrible-time-to-look-for-a-job, and it’s dead wrong. Changes in the workforce this year, plus enormous increases in…
How My Favorite Spanish Saying Will Accelerate Your Career
Photo courtesy of Eileen Fink Jreige: Insta @eimfj No one can take away your experience. There’s a spanish saying I learned when I lived in Madrid: nadie me quita lo bailado. No one can take away what I’ve danced. Even when a manager, boss or colleague refuses to acknowledge your experience, achievements, or…
Our Definition of Job Search “Success” is Wrong (and it’s Hurting Your Career)
As you search for a new job, you’ve probably experienced the flash of failure that comes with not getting called for the interview, not getting called back, or not getting the offer. You’ve probably thought: I’m failing at this because I STILL haven’t found a new job. The only problem? That thought is…
Bystanders Have the Power to Create Change: THIS is How to Be an Ally at Work
A lot of people are talking about how Amy Cooper is a jerk. I had to check myself the other day on this very point. Why? Because I simply stopped with that one thought. Amy Cooper is a jerk. OK, that’s not entirely true, I went one step further. Amy Cooper is a…
Pix11 News – Job Search During the Pandemic
I was recently featured as a job search expert on Pix11 News with Monica Morales. Read the highlights of my interview below or click on the video to watch the full segment! Monica Morales (00:05): Hi, everybody. We are coming to you live from New York city from my bedroom. And I’m so…
This is What’s Keeping You Stuck at Work… and How to Change it
I see you, hardworking, ambitious professional. I see you banging your head against your desk because you’re working your tail off, and no one seems to notice. Your boss barely realizes what you do, your colleagues are unreliable, and that promotion you’re angling for seems like it’s light-years away. So you grit your…
Career Opportunities in the Wake of COVID19: A Leveled Playing Field
Career Opportunities in the Wake of COVID19: A Leveled Playing Field We’re in a jarring, disorienting time — perhaps the most jarring since WWII — and there’s no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting the professional landscape. The long-term impact will permanently change how we compete for jobs. But here’s what you…
The New ABnormal: why is working from home so hard?
Today marks the second full week of work from home for many of us, and what a week it’s been! Working from home is hard, for everyone. It’s so hard. And it’s a learned skill – so all those experts out there telling you exactly what to do? They’ve been at it for…
