
Empty nesters: The overlooked talent pool
22.5 million empty nesters are redefining midlife careers. This is the biggest untapped opportunity in today’s market. Here’s why.

Class of 2025: Why AI is Changing Entry-Level Hiring
The class of 2025 faces a tough job market — and a fundamentally different one. AI is reshaping entry-level employment. Explore how you can help them bridge the gap.

Make yourself discoverable in the hidden job market
Discoverability comes from being visible to the right people when opportunities arise — not from being visible to everyone. Here’s what discoverability means for job seekers and companies.

Strategic career conversations that work
The best career conversations happen before anyone needs anything. Whether you’re exploring opportunities or building talent relationships, focus on learning rather than immediate outcomes. Start with these tips.

Build your professional network. (Don’t collect contacts.)
Networking gets a bad reputation because a lot of people approach it wrong, showing up only when they need something rather than building authentic relationships consistently. Take note of four strategic principles.

Don’t miss the September talent rush
Every September, there’s a wave of career transitions that creates unique hiring opportunities. While everyone is planning Q4, smart talent professionals are capitalizing on back-to-school momentum. Read on…

How the hidden job market actually works
Let me dispel some myths about the hidden job market. It’s not a secret society. It’s simply how some hiring happens.

Ready…set…career pivot!
One of the most common fears I hear from professionals considering career changes is: “Will I have to start over from scratch?” The answer is absolutely not — if you approach your pivot strategically.

Salary negotiation — a skill that pays
Studies consistently show that people who negotiate their salary earn significantly more over their careers — sometimes $500K+ more over a lifetime. Yet, research also shows that most people don’t even try to negotiate. Here’s how to stop leaving money on the table.

How to build a resume that’s less biography, more bullseye
Your resume isn’t a comprehensive career history; it’s a targeted marketing document. The best resumes strategically select and position achievements to match specific opportunities. Read on for a quick customization process.

The hidden job market: What both sides need to know
The hidden job market is more relationship-driven than mysterious. Here’s what you need to navigate it effectively.

Your secret weapon for interview success
Ever blank out during interviews when asked, “Tell me about a time when...?” You’re not alone. The good news? There’s a simple solution most professionals overlook: building your Achievement Library.

Introducing a strategic job search course for mid-career professionals
After 20+ years of watching career transitions — successful and not-so-successful, I decided to package everything into a systematic approach for making complex, mid-career transitions.

The hidden value of career transitions
Career transitions often feel like detours from a linear professional path. Yet, the most interesting and successful careers rarely follow a straight line. Read on to discover why what seems like a career zigzag often becomes your greatest competitive advantage.

Take a strategic approach to your next career move
Most of us get career advice in college focused on landing that first job, but nobody teaches us how to navigate the complex transitions that come later in our careers. So, I decided to package everything I’ve learned from watching thousands of successful (and not-so-successful) career moves into a new Strategic Job Search course.

The kids are alright…
The youth of today are more than capable of leading our country and businesses. Explore these tips to help young adults grow into the leaders of tomorrow.

The AI career frontier
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, new career paths are emerging that combine technical understanding with industry expertise and human-centered skills. Take a look at the new roles and how to position yourself for them.

Planning a vacation? Smart move.
Summer vacation season is here. In a business culture that often glorifies constant productivity, taking time away from work can feel counterintuitive. Yet, research consistently shows that strategic disconnection delivers profound benefits for both individuals and organizations.

How top recruiters stay focused on what matters
In talent acquisition, the ability to identify and prioritize mission-critical activities separates exceptional recruiters from the merely busy.

The art of navigating change in your career
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, change isn’t just inevitable, it’s accelerating. Whether it’s industry disruption, organizational restructuring, or career pivots, professionals who master the art of adaptation gain a significant competitive advantage. Here’s a look at what effective change navigation includes.