This Week’s Feature
Career Advice for Women: Unpacking Lazy Girl Jobs
Searching for career advice for women? Get a “lazy girl job.” That’s the advice of Gabrielle Judge, whose TikTok video sparked a high-profile debate. Is it a good idea? Let’s examine this career advice –…
Job Search Forbes Feature: Are You Managing Your Best Job Search or Is It Managing You?
CEO Lauren Herring provides advice to ensure you lead the best job search – without letting your emotions take over. In a recent job search networking meeting, I met with a senior executive who walked…
Job Search Career Gaps – 6 Ways to Address Gaps on Your Resume
Career gaps on a resume can raise a host of questions. Many of today’s job seekers find themselves needing to explain lapses in employment, particularly due to recent pandemic-induced layoffs. As millions of people lost…
Job Search Coaching Leads to Confidence: Kimberly’s Story
Kimberly Divris had high expectations at the start of her coaching program. “A fellow relocating spouse found a job and started feeling better about herself and the move after working with IMPACT Group,” she says….
Job Search Doubt LinkedIn’s Effect on Your Job Search? Jessica Doesn’t
At the start of her outplacement program, Jessica Darrett had one objective in mind: find her dream job. “I was not going to accept anything less,” says Jessica, who has excelled in a 10-year career…
Job Search Finish Strong: 4 Steps to Move Forward After Layoff
Good endings lead to good beginnings You’ve just received difficult news that your position will be eliminated. You are likely experiencing a gamut of emotions. “What do I do now?” is a pressing thought. “Feeling…
Job Search Hidden Job Market: Secrets to Finding Where the Jobs Are
Did you know there is a hidden job market where 70% of people find their next opportunity? Networking is an extremely effective way to find a new and exciting career, since up to 80% of jobs…
Job Search How to Answer Job Loss Questions in an Interview
Job loss is a deeply personal experience. You may be unsure how to answer the question in a job interview, and how you tell the story is important. Two career experts share 3 ways to…
Job Search How to Answer the Salary Question
When moving internationally, one challenge to negotiating salary and benefits is understanding the process and customs in the new country. In the US, the compensation and salary question is often brought up at two points in…
Job Search How to Connect with Recruiters Online
Like most things in life, how to connect with recruiters is always changing and evolving. Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), changes in online behavior, and the ease of accessing information means recruiters now meet job…