PinnedMember-onlyWhat can job seekers do when hiring slows down?There has been a lot of workplace chatter lately — Possible recession? Hiring pauses? Quiet Quitting? Layoffs? While working professionals everywhere have a lot on their minds these days, I’ve heard from a number of job seekers expressing worry about the sudden drop in communication with companies with whom they…Careers4 min readCareers4 min read
PinnedMember-onlySecuring The Bag: Salary Negotiation Success TipsIn August, I hosted a LinkedIn Live event all about salary tips from the recruiter perspective, with two friends of mine also in the industry — Seattle-based tech recruiter Kim Konrad and Los Angeles-based sales recruiter 🌟 Joi “The Joiful Recruiter”🌟 White. (Click here to view the replay). We had…Careers4 min readCareers4 min read
PinnedMember-onlyWhat’s the best approach to research the company or job you want?Someone recently reached out to me on LinkedIn about a job. They wanted more details about a role that was posted. Though I hadn’t shared it online nor was it something that I typically recruit for, the inquiry wasn’t out of the ordinary. After all, I am a Recruiter. While…Jobs4 min readJobs4 min read
PinnedMember-onlyWhat does it really take to change careers?Recently, someone asked me for advice on changing careers. They wanted to know what steps worked for me when I pivoted from an analyst focused position over to a recruiting role many moons ago. While I consider myself fortunate to be doing something I love now, I’ll admit that my…Careers5 min readCareers5 min read
PinnedSalesmanship: The secret to moving your career aheadSalesmanship: The secret to moving your career ahead Being a recruiter, I am often asked for advice on how a person can get ahead in their professional career. The questions vary. Many people ask which job boards are the best to post their resumes or question if people really do…Careers Advice4 min readCareers Advice4 min read
Jan 26Member-onlyIn A Slump?Tips to Get Back On Your “A” Game I’m not going to lie. 2023 started off a bit rough for me. I was still on a bit of an emotional low with both of my parents’ deaths in December, having experienced the holidays without either of them for the first time. Though I’m still taking each day as…Careers4 min readCareers4 min read
Nov 9, 2022Member-onlyIt’s not you, it’s the economyUnless you’ve been completely off the internet or unplugged from television, you realize there’s a lot of uncertainty out there as it relates to the job market. It seems like each day, there’s word of layoffs or hiring freezes at high-profile companies and it may have you worried. Even if…Careers5 min readCareers5 min read
Oct 14, 2022Member-onlyYour Career Blueprint: Design Your Strategy to Get AheadWhen it comes to careers, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. What works for one person may not work for another. The most important thing is to identify what you need to do to get ahead. Do you need to update your skills? Create a new portfolio of work? Focus on your performance? Build…Careers3 min readCareers3 min read
Oct 14, 2022Member-onlyRecap: Career Advancement & The Art of Raising Your Career VisibilityIt has been a few weeks since my discussion on LinkedIn Live with Frances Coronel. While the topic of the session was Career Advancement and The Art of Raising Your Career Visibility, I felt like we talked about so much more than that. While promoting your work is an important…Careers5 min readCareers5 min read
Jul 8, 2022Member-onlyWhat’s Your Career Path — Individual Contributor vs. Manager?Someone I met recently made an interesting comment. Not only had she been surprised that I had been in the workforce for 20 years, but that I didn’t currently have a title indicating an obvious level of authority or power. I chuckled. Had it been earlier in my career —…Careers3 min readCareers3 min read
