Do you ever doubt your own abilities to a point where you feel like a fraud? Where you feel like you're not as competent as other people might think you are? Imposter syndrome can be a big barrier to putting yourself out there to pursue opportunities--from taking on...
What if I'm not fully qualified for a job that looks interesting to me? Should I still apply? This is a common conundrum for job seekers who look at a job description and don't check every box on the list of the employer's qualifications. And for this reason,...
Have you resolved that 2019 is your year to job search and land a new job? Your year to be ready--just in case an amazing, unexpected career opportunity comes up? Your year to put more energy into proactively managing your career? If this sounds like you, then follow...
Are you tempted to tap the brakes on your job hunt during the holidays? You’re not the only one, which is exactly why you should stay the course like it’s mid-March. “I always had strong activity through the holidays,” said Kari Bodmer, former principal at Bodmer...
Back in January, did you resolve that 2018 would be your year to launch a job search and find more rewarding work or explore a new career path? If life (or your current job) has gotten in the way, you still have 186 days left to reach your goals! To get there, start...
One of those simple, early-in-the interview questions you’ll often hear is “Why are you in the job market?” Variations include, “Why are you looking for a new job?” or “Why do you want to leave your current position?” While this seems like a straightforward,...
Employer bad-mouthing, long-windedness, and a case of plumber's butt are just a few of the recent faux pas Jennifer Tiana witnessed when interviewing candidates in her role as director of software development at AltSource, Inc. In this and other roles, Tiana has...
Thinking of taking a break from your job search during the holidays? You’re not the only one, which is exactly why you should continue like it’s the middle of May. “I’ve always had strong activity through the holidays,” says Kari Bodmer, principal at Bodmer Executive...
Job Interview Mistakes to Avoid In her last round of hiring, my friend “Allison,” a SaaS company director, expected her pool of senior-level consulting candidates to be savvy in nailing their job interviews. Instead, she found that many mismanaged some basics...
As someone who coaches job seekers on effective phone interviews, I’m incredulous when I get a voicemail “greeting” from a slow robotic voice that goes something like this: “The caller you have reached (long pause) 333-333-3333 (long pause) is not available. Please...