Career Coaching
Senior Leadership Job Search: Managing Expectations
90% of the clients that I coach begin their initial call this way: “I have never had to look for a job before. A former colleague has always hired me or I have been recruited by an organization. I am not at all familiar with how to look for a job, especially in this day…
Read MoreFake It… Until You Make It
This post is written by Plum Transition Coach, Kelly Peterson. Kelly’s impressive background includes years with premiere employers Nike, Adidas and Converse. Kelly’s bio appears on our About Us page. I’m sure you’ll be inspired by Kelly’s suggestions. Lora Confidence is often the deciding factor in whether you make the sale, get the date, nab…
Read MoreWhy Former Microsoft Employees Struggle with the Job Search
I’ve been there. In 2009, I was laid off from a Diversity Manager role at Microsoft and after more than 13 years, I found myself wondering: What next? It was confidence-crushing and on my way home from cleaning out my desk in Building 36, I stopped by my friend Michelle’s and cried on her shoulder.…
Read MoreMissed Opportunities: Why the LinkedIn Default Dialogue Box is NOT Your Friend
I feel extremely lucky that almost everyday I receive at least 3 requests to connect via LinkedIn, if not more. LinkedIn is my favorite job search (and recruiting) tool in my job search toolbox and knowing that my profile is attracting attention is highly complimentary. But, I have observed that just about everyone who wishes…
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