Achieving the goals we set for ourselves at the end of 2019 often took a back seat to crisis management in 2020. While we may not have completed the goals we set for ourselves, we hopefully learned the value of flexibility, resourcefulness, and creativity while...

COVID-19 radically impacted our lives in 2020 and will continue to do so for some time. How will you remember the time you spent during the pandemic? Was it a blur of days waiting for the "return to normal"? Or was it a time of rejuvenation, reflection, and positive...

When I was laid off from a job I had loved for many years, I felt betrayed and lost. A close friend suggested that I start documenting my career journey. Once I started my career journal, I knew that I could make a difference in my own career as well as help others...

Do you want to break into the Hidden Job Market? Here are 3 tips to increase your chances of getting your next great job.  Be a Giver When you reach out to connect to someone you haven’t spoken to in a while, rather than making your connection request about you and...

Be Prepared for “NEW NORMAL” Interview Questions! 👉The professional world as we knew it before COVID-19 has changed. Companies are hiring and have changed the way they recruit and interview. In addition to interviewing virtually, the questions candidates will be asked...

One of my favorite jobs was working as a recruiter for a staffing agency. One of the tasks I enjoyed most was trying to match resumes to open jobs that needed to be filled. I eagerly looked at each resume with high hopes. However, I was often disappointed in the...

Just because you are hearing about workers being laid off, it doesn’t mean that you should give up on your career dreams. Even if your target companies are not hiring this minute, they will begin hiring again. Now is not the time to give up. Now is the time to...

When the COVID-19 crisis is over, how will you remember the time you spent while the whole country was social distancing? Will it be a blur of days waiting for the "return to normal"? Or will it be a time of rejuvenation, reflection, and positive energy to achieve...

YES! Interviews are happening, even during the COVID-19 crisis. For the past few weeks, we have been using video conferencing technology with friends, colleagues and family to remain connected. We know that for the near future job interviews will be held via video....

The Coronavirus crises will impact just about everything we know about life.  Don’t let fear stand in your way. Now is the perfect time to fine tune your job seeking skills. Beyond taking the necessary health related precautions, here are a few things you can do:...

Dear Mindy: I am looking for a new job and don’t have the time to spend on social media. How important is my social media presence to my future employer? Searching Dear Searching: Most recruiters and hiring managers use social networking sites to research job...

On April 1, 2019, the New York Election Law was amended to provide employees with up to three (3) hours of paid leave to vote in any election. Employees no longer have to show that they do not have at least four (4) consecutive hours to vote before or after work in...