A Professional Recruiter’s Top 5 Insider Tips for Stress-free Networking and Interviewing
Getting a job in 2020 is a daunting task. But despite the unknowns of the economy and pandemic and the impersonal nature of a fully virtual job search, there is still one, timeless strategy I recommend to job seekers: networking. For expertise on this important topic, I interviewed Catherine Hall, a professional recruiter who’s been […]
My Internship Was Canceled Because of Coronavirus. Now, What Do I Do?
Recently, I’ve given advice to college graduates looking for jobs in one of the most stressful and unprecedented economies in history. That’s not an exaggeration. But graduates aren’t the only young people dealing with the fallout of the pandemic. Many college freshmen, sophomores and juniors have had plans canceled as well. Many of you were […]
Should College Graduates Accept Job Offers with Lower Salaries during the Coronavirus Pandemic?
In this post, I respond to a concern I’ve heard from many college graduates entering the job market during the coronavirus pandemic. College graduates tell me that they are torn between taking any job offer available and holding out for a salary that meets their expectations. They know the economy is weak, but at the […]
3 Practical Tips for Overcoming Productivity FOMO during the Coronavirus Downturn
When it comes to working from home, I’ve noticed that the number one enemy of productivity is social media. I hear this from college interns. I hear it from direct managers. I’m not immune either – you should see me scroll through Twitter during the Oscars season. Americans spend an average of 2.35 hours every […]
MSNBC Appearance: How College Graduates Can Make Their Job Applications Stand out during Coronavirus
I recently had the opportunity to join an MSNBC Q&A panel, where members of the college Class of 2020 shared their fears and uncertainties about entering the current job market. The panel addressed many topics, including graduates’ emotional health, the state of scientific research in the age of social distancing and tactics for landing a […]
15 Expert LinkedIn Strategies to Impress Recruiters and Land a Job Now
I recently hosted two former colleagues, Omar Garriott and Jeremy Schifeling of the LinkedIn Guys, on The Work Remix Podcast. The three of us worked together during my LinkedIn consulting days, and in this episode, we discuss how you can use LinkedIn to land a job, even in today’s challenging climate. Is your LinkedIn profile […]
Coronavirus Confrontation: How to Deal with Conflict when Working Remotely
Stress and uncertainty can bring out the ugly sides of some people. Faced with fight or flight, some of our colleagues, unfortunately, choose to fight, lashing out at others to impose a sense of control. This behavior might not look like a full-blown shouting match, but you might have noticed an increase in mean, insensitive […]
Career Q&A: How Graduates Can Find a Job during COVID-19, Multigenerational Company Training, Self-Care and Managing Employees through Uncertainty
Welcome to Career Q&A, where I answer career and workplace questions submitted by professionals like you. Company Leader Asks about the Best Way to Host Training for All Generations Hi Lindsey, I recently attended one of your webinars and found it to be insightful about today’s workplace. Thanks for sharing your work with all of […]
Can College Graduates Still Find Jobs during the Coronavirus Shutdown?
As a college senior, your summer job outlook has likely turned on its head because of coronavirus. In January, you were looking forward to finishing your last round of finals and celebrating with friends and family. Now, social distancing has canceled graduation ceremonies and shut down most businesses across the country. I want you to […]
Career Q&A: Dealing with Job Insecurity During Coronavirus, Tips for Managing Remote Workers, Millennial “Common Sense” and Creating a Culture of Apprenticeship
Welcome to the Monthly Work Remix, where I answer career and workplace questions submitted by professionals like you. Every month, I’ll adapt episodes of my brand new podcast, The Work Remix, into a reader-friendly advice column. Click the links below to stream the individual episodes and hear my answers in greater detail. Note that some […]