How to Ask Family and Friends for Help With Your Job Search

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Help with Your Job Search

If daily life were more like the movies, getting a new job would take only about 10 minutes. You just wait for a family member to come along and make you a vice president in their company, or at least give you a chance to start out in the mailroom.

In reality, your loved ones may not be in a position to hire you. However, they can still be an excellent source of assistance and support.

It makes sense that anyone who cares about you would be eager to help. They may also have valuable suggestions because they know you so well. read more

Which Outdated Job Search Strategies Are Holding You Back?

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Help with job search strategies

You’ll shorten your job search and receive more employment offers if you get rid of outdated strategies that could be holding you back. While some advice, like showing up on time and proofreading your materials, never goes out of style, there are other tactics that are no longer effective.

If you’ve been out of the job market for a while or you just want to maximize your opportunities, consider these job search strategies. They’ll help you update your game plan. read more

3 Basic Job Search Strategies You May Be Overlooking

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Basic Job Search Strategies

When you’re looking for a job these days, installing the newest recruitment app or learning the most popular programming language may be the first thing that comes to mind. While these tactics are valuable, it also pays to remember simple steps that can be overshadowed by the latest trends.

Increase your chances of landing your dream job. Apply these 3 basic strategies to your employment hunt.

1.      Enhance Your Communications:

The internet has made it easier to apply for jobs and gather relevant information. However, you still need to communicate effectively both online and off. read more

Dealing With Rejection During Your Job Search

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These days, you may encounter many rejections during your job search.

Dealing With Rejection In Job Search

Often, jobs go to insiders. You probably won’t know why you were not selected unless you are working with a recruiter who can find out and share that information with you.

At times like this, it is important to take care of your personal well-being and keep your hunt on track by following these tips.

Steps to Take for Your Personal Well-Being

  • Face your feelings. Getting turned down may trigger difficult emotions such as anger or anxiety. Figure out what troubles you most. It might be mainly economic pressures or doubts about your abilities. This will guide you to the individual solutions you need.
  • Seek support. Talk to other job seekers. You may wind up exchanging valuable leads while you help each other feel better. Let family and friends know exactly how they can help you. Find strength in your spiritual practices.
  • Exercise regularly. A good workout fights stress and pain. If a gym membership is too expensive, take a walk or use free exercise apps.
  • Manage stress. There are many constructive ways to deal with the pressures of unemployment. Breathe deeply, listen to instrumental music, or focus on helping others.
  • View the interview positively.  All interviews are practice runs.  Take the time to debrief yourself – what you did well and what you think needs improvement.  Every interview prepares you for the next one.  In addition, interviews are for you to decide if you like the company and the job.  You may be the one who is rejecting them.  
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    How To Dress for A Video Interview

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    How To Dress for A Video Interview

    In an age of remote and hybrid work, it’s becoming increasingly common for interviews to happen virtually. Most of today’s business leaders, hiring managers, and recruitment companies find they can save a lot of time and effort by conducting interviews via video.

    Nutmeg Education reports that in 2025 over 60% of companies are conducting video interviews on a regular basis. That’s good news for a lot of job candidates. It means you don’t have to make the trip to some distant location to find an office or risk getting lost.

    Plus, video interviews can sometimes feel less daunting than in-person interactions because you can do them from the comfort of your home. read more

    At a Professional Crossroads? How to Choose the Path That’s Right for You

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    Professional Crossroads

    Making a career choice and sticking to it is not as easy as it sounds, especially in today’s economic climate. It can be nerve-wracking to go through the process of choosing a path, especially when you’re not sure if it’ll take you to a long-lived career.

    So how do you know which path to take?

    How can you be sure that going in a certain direction is the absolute best thing to do? 

    Consider these thought processes to help you make the career choice that’s right for you:

    1. Believe in the worth of your efforts. 

    Only you know how much work and effort you’ve put into making yourself ready for the ideal career. And, as the saying goes, “You get out what you put in.” If you are genuinely satisfied that you’ve made the most thorough preparations, then pat yourself on the back and go for it! read more

    How to Handle Job Interview Anxiety

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    How to Handle Job Interview Anxiety

    It’s natural to feel job interview anxiety. If you aren’t nervous, it means you don’t care.  So, those butterflies in your stomach indicate several things are at stake for you: your career progression, how your contributions will make a difference, the achievement of financial goals, and your overall well-being.  They are all at risk. 

    Jitters are common in such a situation because many things are being evaluated.  Every interview question you answer will be scrutinized.  Your clothes make an impression; your posture, your long silences, or scratchy throat reveal nervousness.  The feel of your handshake can make or break you.  And, let’s not forget today’s environment – how you come across on a Zoom video call.   Job interview anxiety can also be troublesome as well. You may be too distracted to think clearly about what you need to say, and you may give your interviewer the impression that you lack confidence. read more

    Are You a Resume Procrastinator?

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    Are you a resume procrastinator?

    Why do we procrastinate around keeping our resumes up to date?  Six reasons that will resonate with you are:

  • It is a struggle.   Drafts and rewrites of updated experience and skills take too much time, and you have more pressing work to get done. 
  • Resume style standards keep changing.  How do you know what is the latest and greatest?  Are objectives at the top of a resume, old school?  Are resumes submitted on-line in a different format from a printed version?
  • Skill sets are a moving target.  What is hot today may not be tomorrow.  So, I might as well wait till I need a resume to emphasize my latest expertise.
  • You are in a good place.  You feel good about your job and see a future with the company.   
  • It is pricey.   It can be costly to hire a professional writer.
  • Out of sight, out of mind. It is easy to stash your resume away in your bottom drawer and forget about it. 
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    Career Joy Is A Choice

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    Career Joy is a Choice

    Career joy is a choice.   But, how does one opt for career joy?  It takes self-awareness, self-appreciation, gratitude, a focus on others, and a determination to control one’s life and career.  Here are a few pointers to get you going:

    Self-Awareness of your strengths is the foundation of career joy. The Gallup organization which has created an easy assessment to identify your strengths,  Strengthsfinder 2.0, has defined them as a combination of talent, knowledge, and skills.  When all three are present, the result is a strength.  So, think about whether you are leveraging your talents, applying your knowledge and using your skills on a daily basis.  If you are using your strengths, then you are bound for career success and fulfillment. read more

    Discover Your Ideal Career

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    Discover Your Ideal Career

    When dissatisfaction with your career begins to gnaw away at you every day, it’s a red flag telling you that you are not in your ideal job or career.  Staying passive and just keeping your head down at work will only frustrate you more. Be proactive and dive into the discovery process.  It requires an investigative mindset to conduct much-needed self-reflection, research on careers and jobs, dialogue with others, and persistence.  It won’t happen overnight with a major AHA moment.  You want to conduct your due diligence to ensure that you are making the right move into a new job or career.  Here are 10 tips to help you with the process of discovering your ideal career: read more