Author: Katy Davis

17 Nov How to Create a Positive Outlook After Getting Negative Feedback

Feedback comes in all sorts of forms and in all sorts of places—especially at work. You get feedback from your boss, your coworkers, your desk neighbor, your clients, and more. Sometimes that feedback isn’t always going leave you with a warm, fuzzy feeling. In fact,…

16 Nov Never Be Afraid to Write a Cover Letter Again

Once again, you’ve found yourself staring at a blank Word doc devising the best way to write the dreaded cover letter. You ask yourself: Is this even necessary? Does anybody even read these?  Despite what you may have heard, the answers are yes and yes. A cover…

16 Nov 3 Tips For Flaunting Your Value On Your Resume

If you want employers to keep on reading your resume, you’re going to need a resume that speaks to them. By this we mean a resume that can tell them what value you bring to the table, or that addresses the question, “What can you…

13 Nov 5 Questions You Should Be Asking In Your Job Interviews

Asking questions in a job interview signals many positive things to a potential employer: that you’re intelligent, that you really are interested in this job, that you are motivated, and that you think critically. And, asking questions gives you information that helps you deliver better…

12 Nov Awkward! How To Get Out Of A Bad Conversation

We all know that personal connections are the best way to grow a business, drive sales, or find a job. But the word “networking” makes most people break out in a cold sweat. It conjures up images of stuffy mixers where name tags and white…

11 Nov 8 Steps to Finding a Job When You Relocate

When you find yourself living in a new city without a job, you are likely to encounter an added level of complexity in a job search. Perhaps you’ve moved to be with a spouse or partner whose company relocated him or her. Maybe you exhausted…

10 Nov How to Earn the Referrals and References That Get You Hired

Your resume is up-to-date. Your cover letter is perfectly crafted. You’re poised and prepared for any interview question. But there is something missing from your job search toolbox: always ready referrals and references! Referrals and references can be extremely influential in the job search process. After all, companies today,…

10 Nov 3 Ways To Avoid Networking Burnout

It’s easy to become comfortable in your current job or workplace and think that networking efforts aren’t really necessary. Because that’s what it is – an effort, right? But not staying professionally current and connected can have serious negative implications on your overall career development. The…

09 Nov How to Answer “Why Should We Hire You?” in an Interview

Most hiring managers will close out an interview asking you point blank why they should hire you.  If you’ve ever been stumped when it comes to this question, rest assured that you likely failed that interview. If you want to impress the hiring manager and demonstrate…

09 Nov Job Shadowing: The Alternative Path to a New Job

As many have discovered, however, there is an alternative path to a great career: job shadowing. Fully understanding what your desired industry or job entails is one of the most important parts of growing a successful career. Job seekers today want to be put on the right path…