Between the labor shortage and a movement of workers transitioning to different jobs, all anyone can talk about right now is The Great Reshuffle (also known as The Great Resignation). Undoubtedly, the pandemic has intensified this wave, but the shift speaks to something more profound. It speaks to the hunger for more—and everyone has aRead more

Here is the situation: you have the good fortune to still be employed and maintaining your current pay. For the past few months, you have been feeling a bit stuck in your role and had been thinking about making a change. Then, in an instant, the world seems to shut down.

If you have ever been on a fishing expedition, you know the most successful fishermen use the best, most appropriate bait available. They also have the most lines (and hooks) in the water. A job search is much like a fishing expedition. Your resume represents the bait, and each company that you send your resumeRead more

When I found myself unemployed in early 2017 for the first time in my entire career, I felt lost, defeated, and with a huge blow to my confidence. My family depended on my salary and not being able to contribute financially was hard to think about. After the initial shock subsided, my partner and IRead more

Long days, sunny weather, and a socially-packed schedule — that’s what summertime is all about, right?! The urban legend that summer is one of the worst times to find employment opportunities is long gone. The fear for most is that hiring slows down during these times because hiring managers (or yourself!) will have scheduling conflictsRead more