"I want to be a leader (or a manager). I've been working at this company for ages and just can't get a promotion I deserve.  I know I have what it takes to manage teams and make this company money."  These are the types of statements I hear and read frequently from prospective clients. The frustration can take over and cloud your judgment, preventing you from finding the most effective way to get to the next step. 

This short guide is intended to help the job seekers prepare for a successful interview. 

Step One: Research and learn everything you can about the company or a department you will be working. It is essential, when you show up to an interview with either a recruiter or a hiring manager, that you are able to demonstrate your familiarity with what the company does, its values, past, and recent successes.

Being stuck in a bad job is like being stuck in a bad marriage. In both cases, we most likely do this by choice. In either situation, it is not an easy decision to gain courage and start anew. There are just way too many "what ifs" that interfere with making the only right decision. And that is to break out of your miserable situation where you feel shackled by fears, pain, and suffering.​

Before jumping into a search, ask yourself one simple question, “How much effort am I willing to put into building my successful career?”  Your career is not just one job, so it will take a few adjustments and a lot of learning along the way to get to the finish line. Stepping into the job that is not aligned with your desired career can set you back for years.

Before jumping into a search, ask yourself one simple question, “How much effort am I willing to put into building my successful career?”  Your career is not just one job, so it will take a few adjustments and a lot of learning along the way to get to the finish line. Stepping into the job that is not aligned with your desired career can set you back for years.

In the last year, I saw an increase of people who are 50 and older seeking assistance with updating their resumes and redefining their job search strategies. “Nearly eight million older Americans are out of work or stuck in low-quality jobs, denying them a crucial time to accumulate savings.” - WSJ reports.

In most instances, older workers seek career changes due to unexpected workforce reductions. I’ve encountered just a few cases where people were looking to fulfill their dreams and to become business owners or consultants before they got laid off. Some workers are also looking to switch their career field due to burn out or an anticipated job loss, so they obtain a higher degree.