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February 9, 2021 Julie Shenkman

Love the Job You’re With

“And if you can’t be with the one you love honey, love the one you’re with.” Stephen Stills wrote these lyrics for his self-titled album in 1970. What does this have to do with your job search? Everything! Finding a

January 21, 2021 Julie Shenkman

How to Know It Is Time to Take the Next Step in Your Career?

Ever felt dread in the pit of your stomach on Sunday night at the very thought of going to work the next day? Perhaps you’ve walked into work on Monday already ready for Friday. These could be indicators that it

January 7, 2021 Julie Shenkman

3 Major Considerations When Changing Careers

It’s perfectly normal to want to change career paths later in life. Not all plans can be followed through to the end ⁠— especially when one has a strong desire to change their career trajectory. In fact, a survey on career

December 17, 2020 Julie Shenkman

How a Gap Year Can Increase Your Employability

Some time off can be a valuable thing. It often feels like the job market is geared to benefit people who have been on a certain, rigid track for the duration of their educational and then professional lives. We dive

December 3, 2020 Julie Shenkman

8 Ways to Build Meaningful Networking Relationships

Connecting with peers in your industry is such a fantastic way to build professional networks and meet the people you’ll be working and socializing with throughout your professional life. Sometimes that means saying hello to someone at an industry event

November 24, 2020 Julie Shenkman

5 Tips to Maximize Your Job Interview Success

Job interviews can be stressful. Candidates are most often nervous and unsure of themselves, understandably so. Add in the awkwardness of social distancing protocols like no handshakes or virtual interviews, and you have a recipe for a less than stellar

November 12, 2020 Julie Shenkman

What is a Stretch Job and Should You Consider It?

When job searching, a lot of people will try to find a job that they’re most qualified for because it’s within their comfort zone. It’s easier to land a job this way because you’re a low risk for employers. Less

October 27, 2020 Julie Shenkman

3 Ways to Avoid Burnout During the Job Search

Job searching can be a job itself, and not necessarily a good one. There’s no pay, benefits, stability, or work life balance. It’s also thankless. There will be no one to offer assurances that your work is appreciated, or even

October 13, 2020 Julie Shenkman

Who is Hiring at the Moment

We are all familiar with the job numbers, the projections, and the overall state of an economy that feels like it has been hobbled by the Covid-19 pandemic. In fact, it might feel like the prospects for work are few

September 29, 2020 Julie Shenkman

10 Job Interview Questions That Are Meant to Trick You

Can you outsmart an interviewer? Hiring teams ask challenging questions that sound riddled with tricks. While these questions aren’t meant to deceive you, companies ask them to gain better insight into your candidacy. Here are ten interview questions demystified and