In last week’s Part 1 post, I talked about the unfortunate reality of ageism that still occurs in the hiring process. I also talked about several things you can avoid on your resume to reduce your risk of age discrimination and increase your chances of landing an interview. This week I want to share several […]

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While ageism is illegal in hiring processes, it unfortunately still happens to those over 40. Also unfortunately, there’s not a lot a job seeker can do to fight it. My clients who’ve previously experienced age discrimination often say, “If I could just get in the door for an interview I could really market my experience […]

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It was 2011 and I was waiting for my new client in his publicist’s conference room. He was a recording artist coming in to begin his media coaching with me to prep him for his radio interviews. In our first session he told me his life story, how he got to where he was, and […]

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I was sitting at my desk in my office when the email showed up in my inbox. It was another request for an informational interview. (If you don’t know what an informational interview is, click here.) But this request was different from all the others. It wasn’t the usual lame offer to treat me to […]

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If your career goal is to become a public speaker, or to offer a service where public speaking will be one of your revenue streams, you should first read this. (And, if your an aspiring singer/songwriter here in Nashville, you should also read this since the same advice will apply to you. You’ll frequently be […]

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Whenever I meet with a potential career coaching client, one of the first questions I ask is,  “What do you wish you had more of: time, money, or confidence?” The majority of people respond with confidence as their top choice. Confidence seems to elude so many people.  Why is this? Why does confidence elude us? K. […]

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The short answer to this question is when you: a) have enough AND b) have had enough! There are several different items that can fall into both the a) and the b) categories.  When You Have Enough It may be the right time to leave your job when you have enough: job offers interest from other […]

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As a career coach and outplacement counselor, I work with many people who’ve been laid off from their jobs. Some saw the writing on the wall and knew the layoff was coming. Others were completely blindsided. If you expect (or even suspect) you’ll soon be losing your job, here’s what you need to know. What […]

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“If someone hasn’t had a job in a while (let’s say a couple years), what, on the resume, would make you consider them for the job?” This is a common question among job seekers with resume gaps. The following answer was originally published on Quora by investor and consultant, Bernie Klinder. He’s graciously allowed me to […]

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An Open Letter to Hiring Managers Dear hiring managers and recruiters, I know your job is tough.  I know how many hundreds and even thousands of resumes you have to look through and the pressures you face in finding the right candidate for the job.  And I know the things job seekers do that annoy […]

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