So you've mastered the art of career networking online, and now you feel like you might be ready for some in-person career prospecting? Good for you! Career networking isn't nearly as tough as you might think. After all...you're in a roomful of people who are just as nervous and eager to make a connection as you are. Basically, that means you've got a whole lot in common with everyone there. So take a deep breath, and get r...

Thinking that you'd like to set up an informational interview in your chosen field? Good for you! An informational interview is not like a typical interview; in this case, there is no "want ad" to answer and no open position to fill. It's simply a way to make contact with someone who works at a company that interests you. It's a method of getting your name out there while learning more about careers in your industry. If you...

What should you include in your resume? What do your future employers want to read? Are there "rules" that you should follow when writing your resume? How will your resume help you stand out in the crowd? These are questions I frequently hear from my career coaching clients. Following is a list of resume writing tips that you can refer to when updating your resume or creating a new resume from scratch.Tip #1: Brainstorm you...

In addition to in-person networking events, the web is the perfect place to meet professionals who are searching for your brand of talent. If you're nervous about networking, don't be. The internet is a great ice breaker and way for "shy networkers" to ease in slowly and get to know people over time. You can really make some strong professional bonds if you do it right. Here are some tips for leveraging your online networki...

Banners have been going up in neighborhoods around town spotlighting the festive occasion of high school and college graduations. But for some parents, these monumental milestones may be dampened by the fact that many of these beloved graduates will be returning to the roost for an undetermined – and perhaps unwelcome – length of stay.In fact, the U.S. Census Bureau reports that 56% of men and 43% of women between the ages...

Searching for a job can be an intimidating process! It can be especially so for that young adult straddling the in-between place of college and the ‘real-world.’ And if your young adult is particularly shy or reserved, that can pile on the stress to an already daunting process. However, today’s reticent job seekers have an advantage from when you first entered the job market...online networking.The web is a perfect place f...

Ever seriously considered talking to friends and relatives about career matters? Believe it or not, it can be one of the first big career moves you make. You'll most likely gain some great insights and maybe even an opportunity or two – try it out. Granted, networking with your nearest and dearest may feel uncomfortable at first. But since you don't yet have a professional network, you almost have to start with people in yo...

One of the things that I like to tell my career coaching clients is "Dream first." This is vitally important to discovering what you were meant to do with your life, what you "want to be when you grow up." And yet - so few people allow themselves the necessary freedom of unrestrained and expansive thinking! One reason for this may be that we have been trained all our lives to follow orders and rules, and as a result, tend t...

More and more young adults are finding themselves at a crossroads right out of college, striving to find the career path that truly works for them. If your college grad is among this growing statistic, offer them this advice on some of the calculated career risks your son or daughter may need to consider in order to make a change to their ideal career path.1. Go back to schoolIf your college grad can handle the financial re...

Are you just out of college, or have you been working for a little while but haven't quite found your career niche yet? If so, then you're probably no stranger to the Career Fairs or other networking events that everyone always seems to be talking up. Are they worth it? Should you keep at it? What should you do at these events to help make a stronger impression? Read on for helpful advice from someone who's been there, done...