Episodes
Nov. 9, 2020
Proactive Steps to Prevent or Circumvent the Problems of 2021
It seems like it should not be hard to make 2021 a better year for most people. While looking at the positives and opportunities is where we like to start, these projections also tell us that there are potential potholes. In ...
Nov. 2, 2020
How to Stand Out On LinkedIn by Highlighting Your Strengths
With more than 700 million profiles on LinkedIn, standing out and attracting the right audience to advance your career or grow your business feels out of reach. In this episode of The Career Confidante, host Marie Zimenoff we...
Oct. 19, 2020
How to Translate Military Experience to Land a Civilian Job
More than 200,000 military service members separate from the military every year. Like many other job seekers, many have never had to write a resume. In this episode of The Career Confidante, host Marie Zimenoff welcomes Cass...
Oct. 5, 2020
How to Find, Apply to, and Land a Federal Job
The federal government is still hiring during the pandemic, with more than 75 percent of positions working outside the DC metro area. To apply for federal jobs, you need to know how to find the jobs, analyze the job announcem...
Sept. 28, 2020
Put Your Best Self Forward: Trauma Awareness in Career Coaching
If you are job seeking and struggling with motivation and follow-through or are a coach who seems to have clients who can’t move forward no matter how much support you provide for them, trauma may be playing a role. In this e...
Sept. 21, 2020
How to Be the MVP of Your Career Change
If you are thinking about making a career change, you are not alone! Research shows 61% of women are planning a major career change post-pandemic (and we’re guessing many men are, too!). How can you change careers, improve yo...
Aug. 31, 2020
How to Build Your Visibility and Impact in a Virtual Workplace
How do you advance your career, find a job, build your business, or make a great first impression when everything is virtual? The new challenges of the virtual workplace mean learning new skills from how to build your persona...
Aug. 24, 2020
How to Write a Cover Letter that Gets You More Interviews
Do I really need to send a cover letter? If you have been wondering if anyone is reading your cover letters or what to write to make your letter stand out, you are not alone. The cover letter is often the most challenging 200...
Aug. 17, 2020
How to Make Yourself the Obvious Choice
In a competitive job market, you need a strategy to stand out throughout your job search. From the resume to the interview, there are ways you can communicate to the recruiter and hiring manager that you are the obvious choic...
Aug. 10, 2020
How to Launch a Profitable Service-Based Business, Even in a Recession
Starting a side hustle or business can seem daunting, especially during the recession, but it can be the start to a great success story! In this episode of the Career Confidante, host Marie Zimenoff welcomes Wendy D. Steele, ...
Aug. 3, 2020
Becoming Competition Proof – The Power of Networking with Heart
Do you cringe when you hear the word “networking”? For many people it can feel like an ingenuine process of making connections based on our needs or desires. And, having been on the receiving end of those interactions at leas...
July 27, 2020
How to Improve Your Work (And Life) Through Better Sleep
You know that better sleep is important for your health and work performance. But, even when there is not a pandemic, getting enough sleep is not easy! Our mindset is critical for our career advancement and job search – handl...
July 20, 2020
How to Write a Resume Experience Section Recruiters Will Read
There are more than 200 applications for every open position, on average. How can you stand out in that sea of resumes? How can you help employers see you as the most qualified for the position? In this episode of the Career ...
June 29, 2020
Eight Components of a Competitive Job Search Today
How and where do you start looking for a job? Just the thought of commencing a job search is stressful enough – figuring out how to do it in the world we now find ourselves in can have us feeling lost and hopeless. In this ep...
June 22, 2020
How to Power Up Your Personal Brand
It may seem like authenticity at work is a luxury – something you worry about in good economic times. What data has shown, however, is that knowing who you are and understanding how you bring value to your target audience (yo...
May 4, 2020
How to Grow Your Career Services Business
Coaches, resume writers, and personal branding strategists spend most of their time helping others. However, we can only do that if we also know how to sustain and grow our practice. Luckily, what makes a business successful ...
April 20, 2020
Secrets of Successful Job Seekers & Preparing for the Future of Work
The world of work has been on the path to disruption for the last few years with artificial intelligence and increased remote work lurking in the distance. The global pandemic has sped innovation in many fields as healthcare ...
April 13, 2020
How to Maximize Your Compensation, Even During a Downturn
Few negotiations are more important or emotionally charges as those concerning one’s own compensation. We are hesitant to negotiate even in good economic times, let alone during a downturn. There is still room to negotiate – ...
April 6, 2020
How to Be Visibly Valuable While Working Virtually
While you are working from home during the pandemic, being visible and valuable in your company has become even more important. How can you make yourself more valuable to your company? How can you make sure your performance i...
March 30, 2020
How to Ace a Job Interview, Even if You're Changing Careers - A Recruiter Perspective
A recruiter's job is to find the candidate who aligns with the job description. Job seekers need to understand how to position themselves as the best candidate, even when they are changing careers. In this episode of Career C...