
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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

One of the first things I hear from new clients before we work together is: “I’ve applied to hundreds of jobs, and I’m getting nowhere.”

Quick question: how many jobs have you applied to this year… and how many have actually called you back? If you’re like most mid-career professionals

I used to avoid networking. It felt awkward. Uncomfortable. I didn’t want to reach out to people and ask for help. “They’re busy.” “Why would

After I was laid off, the company paid for outplacement support. They helped rewrite my resume. At first glance, it looked polished. Professional. Clean. But

That’s what I told myself, over and over during my job search. I had the experience. I was smart. I’d built a successful career. So

Lately, I’ve been talking to so many mid-career professionals who feel stuck. They’ve built strong careers. They’re smart, experienced, and qualified. But the interviews aren’t

Summer might still be in full swing, but hiring teams are already planning for what’s next. Fall is known as the second-biggest hiring season of

I talk to mid-career professionals every week who are smart, accomplished, and motivated. Yet most of them are stuck in a job search that goes

Have you ever thought… “I’m not quite ready to apply yet” “Maybe I’ll wait until things settle down” “This role looks interesting, but I’m not

Whether you’re thinking about a change or actively job searching, summer might seem like the time to slow down. But if you’re strategic about it,

Let’s not pretend this isn’t hard. You’ve been showing up. Updating your resume. Making LinkedIn tweaks. Sending messages. Maybe even landing a few interviews. You’re

A senior leader I’m working with right now is incredibly sharp. He works at one of the world’s top tech companies. And he’s very savvy

Most job seekers are spending all their time on job boards. And that’s exactly why they’re getting stuck. 70%+ of roles are never posted publicly.

Most mid-career professionals focus on the visible strategies when job searching: 💡 Updating the resume💡 Finetuning LinkedIn💡 Networking💡 Interview prep And those do matter. But
