Q: I have vacation plans in place for the summer and I’m also actively interviewing for jobs. Do I need to tell potential employers upfront about my plans, and if…
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Q: How do you address your salary or hourly expectations when an interviewer asks what you’re currently making, and how much you’re looking for in your next role? I’m trying to…
Hiring a full-time employee for my Los Angeles office has been an eye-opening experience, as both a hiring manager and a career consultant. Granted, I have hired for hundreds of…
As a resume writer and personal branding strategist, I’ve had the opportunity to work with professionals from pretty much every industry and gain a unique insight into how people from…
As a resume writer and recruiter, I have spent countless hours interviewing top talent. A commonly cited challenge by candidates of all levels and backgrounds is how to identify and…
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Changing jobs and moving up in one’s career can often go hand-in-hand with the consideration of relocation. Particularly if you’re in a specialized field where the job opportunities are narrow,…
I know copywriters who get paid 6 figures a year to write one-line sentences on a page. Make no mistake, they write endless variations, edit countless more, argue with creative…
Here we are, the Tuesday after a long holiday weekend, and our to-do lists are likely full the brim with “time to get down to business” type items. And while…
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One of the biggest skills people are often lacking is also one of the ones we take most for granted: Good Communication. Because everyone is a “Strong Communicator” and has…
Building a business is much akin to building a house: one of the most important aspects is starting with a strong and solid foundation that sets the tone for the…