Relocating for a job

Some tips: 1. Research the city you want to move to beforehand. Make sure there are enough employers in your industry or field of interest to offer some job opportunities in your chosen profession. It’s hard enough to relocate to a new job in your same field, but to try to relocate and also change … Continue reading →

Salary negotiation tips

I think many young people, especially women, are afraid to ask about salary (see the excellent book “Women Don’t Ask.”  This stems from insecurity that just by asking they might sour the relationship with an employer or even lose a precious job offer.  However, salary negotiation is par for the course in the professional world, … Continue reading →

Quantifying your resume

I work with many job seekers who conduct research or do counseling, jobs which are quite hard to quantify–but there’s almost always a way to quantify their work. It’s vital to quantify accomplishments because it allows a potential employer to get a clearer visual image of you doing a good job.  Adding numbers and percentages … Continue reading →

How to sabotage your job search

There’s a lot of advice out there about things people do to have a successful job search, but are you doing something to sabotage your own search? Here are some ways people sabotage their job searches: * Not being focused. Many people want a job– any job– and don’t think through what their skills are, … Continue reading →

Transitioning from Private to Public Sector

Transitioning from Private to Public Sector Many people have considered moving from corporate careers to public service, especially because government has a reputation for offering more secure jobs (including preferences for re-hiring laid-off staff, some union protections, etc.).  However, it’s important to consider whether your personality is a good fit for government, whether you are … Continue reading →

Federal jobs: stable careers that can make a difference

The federal government is the nation’s largest employer.  It also offers some of the best job security of any employer.  There are many opportunities in federal government, and they offer some recession-proofing; for instance, in the last recession, the federal government increased its hiring while private sector was laying off.  Current federal employees receive “tenure” … Continue reading →