How to Prepare For An Interview In 6 Easy Steps
You’ve heard lots of tips for tackling difficult interview questions and advice on how to make a strong final impression with great...
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Job Search Myths You Should Stop Believing ASAP
As a career coach, I hear the same limiting beliefs over and over. The self-doubting talk has to stop! This article outlines five job...
4 Items to Remove from Your LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn is often the first place where a potential employer or networking contact will learn about who you are and what value you can...
6 Phrases to Eliminate from Your Cover Letter
Do cover letters matter? Does anyone read them? Are they really necessary? I hear these questions all the time. The truth is, you never...
7 Items You Shouldn't Forget To Bring To An Interview
Congratulations! You landed the job interview. You have, no doubt, been preparing your heart out. You have researched the company,...
The 7 Questions To Ask at the End of an Interview
A first impression is undoubtedly important, but so is the last. End your interview on the right foot by asking thoughtful questions that...
Answers to 6 Common Interview Questions
If you’re preparing for a job change, or better yet, an interview at your dream company, chances are there are a few questions that...
4 Steps to Take After a Tough Performance Review
A Fairygodboss member recently shared that she had a bad performance review and was wondering how to proceed. "I just had a terrible...
7 Ways to Save Time During Your Job Search
We have so much to juggle – family, friends, work, self-care – it can be hard to fit everything in. In order to make the best use of your...
These 4 Common Mistakes Could Be Hurting Your Networking Game
Networking can be fun, I promise. It’s about finding your support crew and helping one another advance in your careers. There are a few...
Create Your Networking Lists
It is very common to assume that your network is too small or cannot help with your job search needs. Trust me, your network is bigger...
5 Ways to Find Your Strengths — And Use Them To Get a Job
Most of us are great at finding problems to worry about. It is so easy to obsess about what is going wrong, especially when looking for...
4 Things To Do Right Away When You Get Laid Off
A layoff can be a shock. It’s normal to have a range of emotions including anger, sadness and even relief. An abrupt change might make...
6 Steps To Building Your Portfolio Career
If you’re considering a portfolio career, it can be very easy to be overwhelmed by options. It may seem hard to know which opportunities...
How To Survive A Hostile Interview
If an interviewer wants to learn about a candidate’s emotional intelligence, she could ask you a series of questions about past behavior,...
Complaining At Work: It Really Can Have A Positive Impact!
While everyone needs to vent every once in a while, constantly complaining about the same topics can damage your professional reputation....
Conflict Resolution 101: The Step-By-Step Guide To Getting Back On Track With Your Team
Whoa! That was unexpected. You just had a conflict with your coworker or realized that you’ve made her very unhappy. Your mind races with...
7 Things to Consider Before Choosing a Coworking Space
Don’t coworking spaces seem cool? They can conjure images of a life of beer on tap, collaboration, and innovators solving the world’s...
New Job? Avoid These 6 Common Newbie Mistakes
You did it! You’ve worked hard, made it through interviews and salary negotiations, now you’re ready for your first day at work. Keep...
4 Bad Habits That Are Keeping You From Getting Promoted
It’s that time of year again, and another performance review has come and gone without that promotion. You’ve worked hard, you’ve...
3 Steps to Set A New Year's Resolution For Your Career
Have you set your annual career goals yet? The New Year is a common time to assess where you’d like your career to take you, and creating...
5 Job Search Strategies That'll Work Even During The Holiday Season
It's true. Hiring tends to slow down at this time of year. Hiring managers and recruiters might be out of the office or waiting for next...
Why You Aren't Invited Out With Coworkers
Do you ever feel like things aren’t quite right with your co-workers? Perhaps recent interactions feel a touch off to you and you’re not...
11 Customer Service Skills That Will Help You Excel In Any Industry
I’ve been in the working world for decades now and have experience in a number of industries. Still, I see the lessons I learned in my...
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