Episodes
July 25, 2022
How to Activate Your Career Dreams & Make That Career Change
Have you been dreaming about transitioning into a new role but struggling with how to get started or make it a reality? You are not alone! Although there is a lot of talk about career change in the media, the reality is that ...
July 11, 2022
Job Search Strategies for International Career Opportunities
International work is opening back up now that COVID travel restrictions are easing. You might be considering an international job search but aren’t quite sure how to make a good first impression from afar. How do you make su...
June 27, 2022
New Job Search Jargon: Boomerang Employees and Job Fishing
Are you lost in the latest job search jargon? What is a boomerang employee and do you want to be one? What is job fishing and how do you make sure you don’t get caught up in the scam? In this episode of The Career Confidante,...
June 20, 2022
How to Boost Your Confidence to Go for Your Career Goals
Are you lacking confidence in your job search or career? You are not alone! With all the uncertainty, layoffs, and career changes going on, many career coaches are hearing clients share that they just don’t feel as confident ...
June 13, 2022
Stable Employment: Unlock Federal Job Opportunities Across the US
Changes in leadership are still impacting hiring within federal agencies, creating more opportunities and continually evolving the hiring processes across the federal landscape. Despite the changes, one constant remains: on a...
June 6, 2022
Build an International Network for Career Advancement & Business
Today’s technology allows us access to groups and networks outside of our local areas. By using technology, we can expand the scope and reach of what we do without relocating. Whether you describe yourself as a job seeker, an...
May 23, 2022
How Technical Professionals Can Land a New Job Faster
Writing a resume for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) roles poses unique challenges. Technical professionals often struggle to write a resume that speaks to multiple roles held within organizations without fe...
May 16, 2022
How to Rebound Quickly When a Job Isn't What It Seemed
You found a great new job and quit your old one, but now it isn't what you thought it would be. The good news? You're not alone. Millions of workers left their job in the Great Resignation for a career change or job shift hop...
May 2, 2022
Beyond the Tactics: The Underlying Keys to Career Transformation
Whether you are taking an internal promotion, navigating a job search, or making a complete career change, you are likely underestimating the psychological impact of your career transition. Understanding the mental and emotio...
April 4, 2022
Career Resilience: Most Valuable Skill for the Post-Covid Workfor
The past two years have reshaped our workforce permanently. The uncertainty and collective experience of the pandemic have required adaptability and flexibility to new opportunities. For those who thrived, the last two years ...
March 21, 2022
Career, Interview & Resume Tips for Neurodivergent Professionals
Neurodivergence covers a spectrum of differences in thinking from what is considered neurotypical. Historically, employers and coaches have failed to recognize and accommodate these differences. Although there have been signi...
March 14, 2022
How Women Can Use the Great She-Cession to Their Career Advantage
The last few years have created new challenges for women in the workplace, leading to an unprecedented exodus of women from the workplace. A renewed emphasis on diversity and current economic forces have also created opportun...
March 7, 2022
Increase Your Salary: Make a Powerful First Impression
The current talent shortage is creating opportunities for many professionals to increase their salaries. But salary negotiations start before you receive that first interview! Your first impression to the hiring team sets the...
Feb. 28, 2022
How to Job Search for the Role You Really Want
How do you find the right role in today's job search? If you are like most job seekers today, you aren't looking for just any job. You are being more selective and possibly seeking a career change or moving into a new industr...
Feb. 7, 2022
How to Land a Board Position to Advance Your Career
There has never been a better time to explore board opportunities, especially for those in unrepresented groups. But how do you start a board-level search? What materials do you need? What information do you include in those ...
Jan. 17, 2022
The Top 5 Megatrends Influencing Careers in 2022
Continued talent shortages, increased freelance work, employee-directed workplaces, inclusive organizations, and empathetic leadership are the future in the workplace. What do professionals need to know to increase the longev...
Dec. 13, 2021
Use Design Thinking to Envision & Realize Your Perfect-Fit Career
What should you do if you find yourself among the more than 50% of people who are considering a career change? How do you determine what will make a good-fit career for you? In this episode of The Career Confidante, Abdullah ...
Nov. 22, 2021
The Career Confidante Monday, November 22, 2021
Listen in to understand how the use of social media has shifted for sourcing candidates - how recruiters look for active and passive candidates to hire for their open roles. We'll also discuss what this means for your job sea...
Oct. 18, 2021
How Caregivers Can Navigate Taking & Returning from Career Breaks
The coronavirus pandemic has taken a disproportionate toll on caregivers, two-thirds of whom are women. More than 1.6 million women have left the workforce since February 2020 and the number of women who are considering downs...
Oct. 4, 2021
How to Work with Recruiters to Speed Up Job Search
Job seekers often hope to find a recruiter who will help them land a job faster. How can you make this hope a reality? First, by understanding how recruiters work, debunking a few myths around working with recruiters, and get...
Sept. 20, 2021
How to Change Careers: Resume, Job Search & Interviewing Tips
Career change is on a lot of people's minds these days as we slog our way through the pandemic. In fact, some surveys suggest 60% of people are looking to change their careers in the next 18 months. Are you one of them? Posit...