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Philadelphia Career Coach Rita Friedman - Career
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Free Training for Coaches, Recruiters & Small Business Owners — Philly Career Coach
There have been so many exciting things happening this year that I have been especially bad at posting about - including the very cool trainings I took through Concilio and the ReWork America Alliance. They are hosting a lunch and learn on “Effective and Equitable Career Navigation” on October 10th,
Insert 2020 Vision Wordplay Here — Philly Career Coach
Happy New Year! (You can say that for a couple of weeks, right?) 2019 was good! 2020 still sounds like "the future" to me, but I'm really happy it's here and I'm here for it.  There's a lot I'm looking forward to in this year, including ne
Ageism in Tech Hiring — Philly Career Coach
HR & Technology Writer Lynne Goldman recently wrote about some of the reasons tech hiring managers ought to be considering older candidates in her article "Tech Companies: Here’s Why You Should Hire a 59-Year-Old" for Dice Insights, and I was so happy to weigh in. It's a topic th
How's Work? — Philly Career Coach
Just when I was thinking I've listened to every episode of every podcast in my feed, rock star psychotherapist Esther Perel has come out with "How's Work?"Each episode of the Gimlet Media podcast (available through Spotify) showcases a one-time therapy session focused on work-related rel
6abc Action News: Building It Better Together — Philly Career Coach
I spoke with  6abc Action News for their series on job searching during the Coronavirus. They profiled a client who is highly skilled and had a very stable work history but is now actively looking for a new position. While the economy has taken a major hit, there are still opportunities ou
Temporary Advice — Philly Career Coach
The NJ Advance Media I Am Becoming Event is postponed and will be rescheduled for May 2022 in person. In the meantime, here is some salary negotiation advice from the Slate podcast “The Waves” . This episode is hosted by Emily Peck of Slate Money and Phoebe Gavin, executive director of talent and
Navigating Your Career In A Changing World — Philly Career Coach
Last night, Thomas Macaluso of Sarian Strategic Partners and I discussed best practices to tackle career transitions, networking, productivity, and other professional development goals. These can be nebulous topics at any stage of a career, but are perhaps even more unclear for people who are in the
Work Life Balance In The Time Of The Coronavirus — Philly Career Coach
If you're lucky, you might be working from home right now. Even for people who are used to working from home, though, it might suddenly look and feel and sound a lot different. Philadelphia Magazine's Laura Brzyski shares eight tips on how to manage some kind of balance in her new article "Wor
Thank You! — Philly Career Coach
Thanks so much to everyone who voted! I'm pleased to announce that Rita Friedman, Certified Career Coach, is the winner of the Career Services category for the Philly Happening List - Philadelphia's Best for 2020!It's an honor to be recognized and I really appreciate it.
Please Vote For Me! — Philly Career Coach
Hey internet! We made it to another year! Phew! And now it's time to vote for the Philadelphia region's best provider of career services. I've been honored to receive this recognition in previous years and would appreciate your vote for me, Rita Friedman, Certified Career Coach Thank you very m
On Reaching Out — Philly Career Coach
Dorie Clark is my favorite go-to expert for ideas on marketing, networking, and general building-something-out-of-seemingly-nothing. And in her recent Harvard Business Review piece, "How to Reach Out to Someone Whose Career You Admire," she gives some clear and actionable examples of th
Career Planning Myths... DEBUNKED!!!! — Philly Career Coach
It can be easy to get trapped in your head and stuck on what you imagine is holding you back - for career growth, and most everything else. That echo chamber can be especially loud right now when we're more isolated than usual (ever?), so it seems like a perfect time for the new article Marianne Ha
What Even Is A Career Coach? — Philly Career Coach
Sharon Florentine asked me lots of great questions about how a career coach can be a resource for maximizing your potential, whether it’s helping land a promising new job, grow as an entrepreneur, navigate a career change, or find fulfillment at work. If you're wondering what working with a coach is
How To Tell If You're Being Underpaid (& What To Do About It) — Philly Career Coach
It is a tough time for many people to consider whether they're being underpaid, what with so many people not being paid at all, and so much instability in the job market and in the world at large. And for many people who feel the sword of Damocles hovering just above whatever sense of securi
New Hiring Trends — Philly Career Coach
Looking for a new job is usually stressful and overwhelming, but looking for a job in this uneven market at what is hopefully the tailend of the pandemic can be especially confusing. I recently spoke with Nick Fiorellini at News Break about what’s happening in the local job market now and what to e
Worker Agitation — Philly Career Coach
… in 1835 from June 6-22, workers at Philadelphia’s Schuykill coal wharves inspired other workers from across the city to strike , successfully advocating for a 10-hour workday and increased wages, and setting the standards for improved working hours throughout the country. (Prior to that, expected
I Have Things To Say About Interviewing & The Art Of Negotiation — Philly Career Coach
Featured Speaker Rita Friedman on Interviewing and the Art of Negotiation at “I AM BECOMING,” a virtual event experience cultivating growth, ambition and community in a supportive one-on-one and group mentoring environment