Job Search
The real reason recruiters aren’t finding you
Most people think LinkedIn is social media for professionals. It’s not only that. It’s a search engine. And here’s the mistake I see all the
February 28, 2026
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LinkedIn
I turned on Open to Work and recruiters stopped calling
You’re setting up your LinkedIn profile during your job search, and you see that little green “Open to Work” banner. Should you turn it on?
February 20, 2026
Resume
What if they ask about the gap on my resume
Last week I talked about freezing in interviews. But there’s one question that makes people freeze more than any other: “Can you walk me through
February 13, 2026
Interview
This is why your interviews aren’t converting
You don’t freeze in interviews. You answer the questions. You explain your experience. You walk out thinking, “That went… fine?” And yet: No offer Vague
February 6, 2026
Interview
I finally got an offer, but I’m terrified to negotiate
Last week I talked about discovering you’re underpaid. But here’s what happens next: You finally get an offer. After months of searching, interviews, and waiting.
January 30, 2026
midlife career
I just realized I’d been underpaid for years
I’ll never forget the moment I realized I was underpaid. This was when I was still in corporate. It didn’t come from salary research. It
January 23, 2026
Job Search
I used to love this work, now I just feel exhausted
January is supposed to feel like a reset. New goals. Fresh energy. A clean slate. But for a lot of mid-career professionals I talk to,
January 9, 2026
Job Search
You don’t need more time to job search. You need this.
“I don’t have time to job search.” I hear this all the time from smart, capable mid-career professionals. And I get it. When you’re working
December 27, 2025
Mindset
The decision that cost me 6 months
Last week, I shared how the company that laid me off paid for outplacement services that didn’t work. I didn’t choose them. I didn’t control
December 19, 2025
Resume
I paid $1,000 for a resume and still got zero interviews
After my layoff, years ago, the company I worked for provided outplacement services. They rewrote my resume. It looked polished. Professional. I felt confident sending
December 12, 2025
career motivation
My boss found my updated LinkedIn and here’s what happened
Last week I talked about the fear of looking desperate when reaching out to people in your network, when you’re seeking a new role. But
December 5, 2025
Job Search
Overthinking what to say on LinkedIn? Let me help you
If you’re in the US, you’re probably easing into Thanksgiving and starting to think about the day ahead. If you’re elsewhere in the world, you’re
November 28, 2025
Mindset
Think your experience is “too niche” to pivot? This is for you
If you’ve been in the same industry for 10, 15, 20 years, it can start to feel like a trap. You hear things like “overqualified.”
November 21, 2025
confidence
Why your 29-year-old colleague got promoted and you didn’t
A couple of weeks ago, I talked about being called “overqualified.” But here’s what makes it even worse: Watching someone younger, with less experience move
November 14, 2025
Mindset
They told me I was “too experienced” here’s what that really meant
I used to think “overqualified” was a compliment. Until I heard it five times in a row. And didn’t get the job. Each time, it
October 31, 2025
Job Search
I updated my LinkedIn and nothing changed
After I was laid off, everyone said the same thing: “Make sure your LinkedIn is updated.”“You need to be visible.” So I did. I changed
October 27, 2025
Job Search
What if this happens again?
When someone’s been laid off, especially after years at the same company, this question always comes up: “What if I land a new job… and
October 17, 2025
Mindset
After 13 years, I knew something had to change
For a long time, I stayed in a company where I had hit a ceiling. I had been there for 13 years, doing great work
October 10, 2025
confidence
You’re “overqualified.” So why didn’t I get the job?
I had strong experience. Leadership roles. Years of results. So when I kept hearing “You’re overqualified,” it didn’t feel like a compliment. It felt like
September 26, 2025
Job Search
I got to the final stage and then nothing
You’ve done everything right. You make it through the interviews. You’re in the top 2 or 3 candidates. And then… silence. No feedback. No update.
September 19, 2025