If getting a job is your final exam, informational interviews are your Cliff Notes and review sheets. Informational interviews can help you by providing connections, information, and leads to job openings that help you on your path to getting hired. An informational interview helps you discover what steps you need to take to get the job you want. It gives you the chance to ask a person with experience in your chosen field for advice and feedback.

When people think of networking, they often think of going into a room with random strangers and being greeted by sweaty palms and cold stares. Ok, ok…most networking scenarios are better than this. But you can start working your network with people you already know to get advice, learn about job openings, meet valuable people, and simply connect. Read the rest of this entry »
Never have an awkward silence or boring conversations at networking events again. Here are 5 questions that will let good conversation flow and allow you to connect with and help more people at your next networking event. Read the rest of this entry »
I woke up to read another story in the paper about a man who took his own life because he lost his job.
Here are a few thoughts for anyone in a tight spot job-wise that could use some encouragement. Read the rest of this entry »
Here’s a fun little thought exercise to help you gain perspective and maybe a little motivation.





