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Does more hours = higher productivity? — Career Valet - Top Resume Writing Service
I first heard Joe O’Connor , CEO and Co-founder of Work Time Reduction, on a Forbes panel called “Beyond Burnout Band-Aids” and found what he had to say about the relationship between well-being and productivity enlightening. I asked him to speak with me about his work. Joe defines burnout as exha
4 Myths Busted: Realize LinkedIn’s True Power — Career Valet - Top Resume Writing Service
Some people hate it, some people love it, and others ignore it. But there’s no doubt about it: LinkedIn is number one among professional networking platforms. It’s become increasingly popular over the years both in the U.S. and other countries. While many professionals view it as a job search site o
Career B*tches - Talk to Me — Career Valet - Top Resume Writing Service
In the final episode of season 5, Marcelle and Ann go deep into interpersonal communications and personality assessments. Some highlights: The value of professional assessments Tailoring communications with others The dark side of knowing too much Listen on your favorite podcast app !
FREE Workshops December 13 and 16 - Career Pivot Playbook — Career Valet - Top Resume Writing Service
Have you ever felt like your career is at a standstill? You’re working hard but aren’t sure if you’re on the right path—or what your next step should be. Maybe you’ve been asking yourself questions like: What are my true career goals, and how do I define them? What skills do I bring to the tab
Key Takeaways from McKinsey’s Women in the Workplace 2024: The 10th-anniversary report — Career Valet - Top Resume Writing Service
I recently read McKinsey’s Women in the Workplace 2024 report and was surprised at how little progress has been made in terms of women’s advancement in the workplace. I really shouldn’t be shocked given the statistics that came out during the pandemic about how so many women exited the workforce f
Career B*tches - Digital Fire — Career Valet - Top Resume Writing Service
In this episode, Ann and Marcelle welcome guests Pete Radloff , Mike Wolford , and Adam Kovacs to talk about the future of AI in recruiting. Some highlights: Does AI really auto-reject candidates? Can AI actually improve the job seeking process? The truth about robots taking our jobs
Career B*tches - Chiefs of Staff — Career Valet - Top Resume Writing Service
In this episode, Ann and Marcelle welcome guest Melanie Jones to talk about the chief of staff career path. Some highlights: What is a chief of staff? How to pitch a chief of staff position to an employer Be a problem seeker, not just a problem solver Listen on your favorite podcast a
How to Write Your Resume Bullets — Career Valet - Top Resume Writing Service
Most people have heard of S.T.A.R. (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when it comes to writing, particularly for how to write resume bullets. You may also have heard of the C.A.R. (Challenge, Action, Result) style, which is very similar. Whichever one you choose, the main goal is to use a style that
Career B*tches - Reinvent Yourself — Career Valet - Top Resume Writing Service
In this episode, Ann and Marcelle welcome guest Jasmine Escalera to talk about how to tap into self and figure out what we want. Some highlights: Breaking out of cultural expectations for women Who we are and what do we need in the workplace When is it time to burn it all down Listen
How to use job alerts — Career Valet - Top Resume Writing Service
If you’re not using job alerts to send jobs directly to your inbox, you should be! Why? It saves a lot of time and headaches. You can easily scroll through an email that sends you a set of aggregated job postings versus scrolling endlessly through postings on different job sites. The sites we mo
Career B*tches - Foreign Service Families — Career Valet - Top Resume Writing Service
In this episode, Ann and Marcelle welcome guest Ryan Klang to talk about his journey from foreign service family member to civil service employee. Some highlights: How to process constant change Learn how to pivot in career and accept risk Be open to new opportunities
Success is Never Final — Career Valet - Top Resume Writing Service
Do you know those conversations you have where you come away feeling super energized? That's how I felt after talking with Christina Van Houten , co-founder and CEO of Equity Quotient . It turns out we both went to Georgetown University, but the real reason I reached
Career B*tches - Succession Planning — Career Valet - Top Resume Writing Service
In this episode, we welcome returning guest Naomi Hattaway to talk about why succession planning is part of a healthy organization. Some highlights: 🧷 People leave jobs - you should be planning for it 🧷 Stay interviews help teams identify strengths 🧷 Communication is everything Listen on
Career B*tches - Craft Your Career — Career Valet - Top Resume Writing Service
In this episode, Ann and Marcelle welcome returning guest Danielle Droitsch to talk about how to empower your career path. Some highlights: 🙃 Up to 70% of folks feel disengaged at work 🌍 You can change your world 📣 The stories we tell about ourselves Listen on your favorite podcast app -
Get Found by Recruiters on LinkedIn — Career Valet - Top Resume Writing Service
Here's how a client went from getting no hits from recruiters on LinkedIn to many. ✅ Fill out your profile as completely as possible. Do not ignore the About section and maximize your Headline. ✅ If you're not currently employed, create a dummy job listing because recruiters search for people wit
Career B*tches - Life After Layoff — Career Valet - Top Resume Writing Service
In this episode, Ann and Marcelle welcome a mystery guest to talk about the hard reality of a layoff. Some highlights: It's normal to grieve after you've been let go from a job How to take back your power Build a schedule for yourself and include fun stuff Listen on your favorite podcas
Resume Tips: How to Get to the C-Suite — Career Valet - Top Resume Writing Service
I see a lot of mid- to senior-level resumes. My most common takeaway: “Your resume doesn’t show the strength of your background.” Even though you’re often not applying through regular online channels, you must make it clear that you have the skills required for the level you’re targeting. I’ve w
Career B*tches - It Takes a Village — Career Valet - Top Resume Writing Service
In this episode, Ann and Marcelle welcome former client Susannah Fox to talk about leaning on your network for help in the search process. Some highlights: Building relationships is part of your job Let your network help Take a hard look at what you're unwilling to compromise on and stick
Forbes - U.S. Added 100,000 More Jobs Than Expected Last Month As Labor Market Rockiness Eases — Career Valet - Top Resume Writing Service
People are talking about how the job market isn't great these days, but here is some good news. "The U.S. added 254,000 jobs last month, according to nonfarm payrolls data released Friday morning by the Labor Department, the biggest month for jobs growth since March. That smashed average eco
Career B*tches Podcast - Build a Network — Career Valet - Top Resume Writing Service
Career B*tches is BACK!!! In the first episode of season 5, Ann and Marcelle talked with new UMBC grad and job seeker Katherine Brungard . While she's starting out in her career, so many of these tips apply to EVERYONE, no matter what career stage you're in. Some highlights: 📌 The job search pr
Job Search Smarts — Career Valet - Top Resume Writing Service
This is an old video but it still applies today. I'm hearing from so many people who are disappointed with their job search. Have you taken a close look at what you're doing? If you're sitting behind the computer shooting off application after application, there
Best Examples for an Interview — Career Valet - Top Resume Writing Service
When interviewing, how many examples do you give in answer to a question? I coached a client for an interview for her ideal job. She got the job offer and is still there today. Here's how she did it and how you can too! Listen here Photo credit: Christina, wocientechchat
How to Review Remote Employees — Career Valet - Top Resume Writing Service
With the dynamics of the workforce rapidly shifting, companies need to consider modifying their practices to reflect different work arrangements. Development plans. As an organization, you need to ensure your managers are establishing clear development plans for their employees – remote or not. W
What are your tradeoffs? — Career Valet - Top Resume Writing Service
If you're making a pivot in your career, consider your tradeoffs. What is most important to you? job fulfillment salary level flexibility Listen to career success coach Danielle Droitsch's advice on how to think about your tradeoffs.
Moving Day — Career Valet - Top Resume Writing Service
My family of 5 and dog (not the one pictured above!) departed Lithuania after 3 years and will soon head to our next assignment in Panama. The feeling is bittersweet. The hardest part of this lifestyle is leaving good friends and familiarity behind, and starting over in a new country with a differe
What’s next in my career? — Career Valet - Top Resume Writing Service
If you're struggling to figure out what's next for you in your career or job, here are some questions to ask yourself. This may help you figure out not only what you enjoy doing, but the skills you like to use and want to keep using. From there, you can figure out types of jobs and companies to ex