I don't know about you, but I stumbled into my career. The younger me had no idea what I really wanted to do. I knew I wanted a corporate career, but that was all I knew. My father was a Police Officer in NY and my mother was a teacher. They pushed me toward college but could not advise me on the corporate world. Looking back, it was a pretty fortunate stumble. Armed with a fashion merchandising degree, I somehow landed at one of the most prestigious investment banks on Wall

According to LinkedIn, the number of US applicants per open role has doubled since 2022, creating a highly competitive market for active job seekers. If you think job seekers have it bad dealing with job boards, imagine being the company trying to hire! One of the most common things I hear from job seekers is: “I’ve submitted 100+ applications and heard nothing back.” And they’re frustrated for good reason. But companies are struggling too. Most job postings now receive hund

Let’s face it - job hunting can feel like trying to find a needle in a haystack. But what if I told you that your LinkedIn profile could be that magnet pulling the needle right to you? Yep, your LinkedIn profile is more than just a digital resume. It’s your personal brand, your professional handshake, and your first impression all rolled into one. So, how do you make sure it’s working for you, not against you? Stick with me, and I’ll walk you through the art and science of Li

The most effective networking strategy in a job search is a live, one-on-one conversation—often called an informational interview. Where most people get stuck is in the outreach. They think “How do you email someone you’ve never met and ask for their time?” Or, “why do some people send dozens of emails but get very few responses?” If that sounds familiar, use my proven framework to draft an email that gets responses. Start with email.Use email for your initial outreach. It’s

Embracing the Unknown Changing careers can feel like standing at the edge of a cliff, staring into the unknown. Scary? Absolutely. Exciting? Eventually—though probably not at the beginning. If you’re considering a career change, you are not alone. Many professionals reach a point where they wonder whether it’s possible to reinvent their professional lives. Once the idea starts to feel exciting, the next question quickly follows: How do I actually do this? Having changed caree

“Tell me about yourself.” It’s not exactly a question, and it sounds simple enough—right? Try it right now. Tell me about yourself. Are you tongue-tied, searching for words, or maybe even rambling? You’re not alone. This prompt stumps nearly everyone I work with—from executives to entry-level candidates. It’s one of the most common questions in both networking and interviewing, yet almost no one prepares a response. This is why I consider it the hardest interview question to

Or should I say—is it asking you the hard questions? Yesterday, one of my clients admitted to using Elon Musk’s Grok AI to figure out why his job search had stalled. I was slightly incredulous. We had already designed a proven job search strategy—a customized, efficient, and effective plan. At this point, all he needed to do was execute. Yet there he was, endlessly scrolling job boards like a helicopter parent circling a playground. He told me that every LinkedIn job posting

Exploring AI is pretty fun. I've discovered the many efficiencies it creates. I stay on top of the latest developments in AI and continue to educate myself. Recently, I obtained my certification as an AI-Powered Coach. However, I’ll admit this new frontier makes me anxious. The Uncertainty of AI's Impact Why? Because no one can predict exactly where this technology is headed or how it will affect each of us. In fact, Walmart Chief Executive Doug McMillon recently said, “It’s

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