Mara asks: I have a number of recruiters reach out to me about roles they are filling. All of them say “no cover letter” as they want to fast track my application. Most of them want a hybrid format to just highlight relevant experience and say cover letter is not necessary. When I do this,

Jaime asks: What is the first step in making a career change? https://youtu.be/tGVWLXrzUuo Making a career change, from start to finish, can be a long and involved process with many steps, and the first step is going to differ based on your circumstances. One simple example to consider is the person who knows exactly what

My biggest concern is how to convey transferable skills when applying for roles in different fields. This is the biggest hurdle that I'm facing currently and feel as if I'm getting no's via email without even getting the opportunity for an actual phone interview to discuss. – April April’s question is one that I hear from a

I’d be interested in knowing how to tell if I can grow in my company or look elsewhere.  I’m 50 yrs old, cared for my young brothers during my young years, raised two children on my own, married, widowed as of this summer, and although went back to college to earn a BS and Masters

How do I stay hired at age 56? – Craig, Product Manager There are certain career best practices that are evergreen at any age, like staying up to date on your market, cultivating a unique value proposition, and nurturing a supportive community. Research, personal branding and networking are critical for any role, in any industry

There are very good reasons why someone stops working for six months, one year or even longer. As a career coach, I have worked with job seekers coming back after a family leave, medical issue, sabbatical or a bucket list trip around the world. But taking time off is not without its risks because there

Can or should a "Returner" who is back after a career break even try to negotiate an offer – i.e., do they have any power? Does duration of the break factor or is this question a complete misnomer because any offer reflects future/ potential value?  I ask because this has come up in my social

I wish I knew how to create passive income – Software Engineer Most people already have at least one stream of passive income and just don’t acknowledge it because it is a small part of their total income. However, what you notice and nurture tends to grow. That’s true for income, so pay attention to

Negotiation is not just for securing the best job offer. Even when you’re employed, you negotiate raises, promotions and the scope of your day-to-day job all along your career. If you’re an entrepreneur or freelancer, you negotiate pricing, projects and deadlines. In day-to-day life, you negotiate boundaries with other people, terms when you buy or