Recently, one of our career coaching clients brought up this interesting question about remote work: I know you mentioned previously negotiating working remotely (full-time) when a job offer is made to work in-office (after COVID, of course). Would be willing to share what that might look like and if there are any caveats? For context, […]
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When you picture the day-to-day job of a career coach, plenty of things come to mind. Helping clients polish their resumes or online profiles. Preparing them for interviews or negotiations. Even just being a resource for them for all the strange questions that come up during the job search process. For me, that also draws […]
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What is Career Coaching 86,400 hours of your life will be at work. Don’t you want to make those 86,400 hours count? A year of coaching can totally transform your career. Career coaching with us isn’t just about landing you a new job – it’s about discovering what you need in a job to be […]
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Let’s start with a question: do you do your own taxes? Many, perhaps even most people living in America do. You fire up some software (or even do it by hand if you’re old-school) and take the standard deduction, click “File” and you’re all set. Most Americans do their own taxes because their taxes aren’t more complicated […]
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From the time I decided I wanted to leave consulting to the time I actually quit my job to do ALV full time, about 3.5 years went by. I didn’t spend those 3.5 years twiddling my thumbs. I took a new job and learned a completely different and relevant skill set, I built a business […]
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Life coaching can be beneficial for you and for your clients, but before you can become an effective and successful coach, you need to know how to properly handle your sessions and engage with your clients. Your clients are looking to you to uncover internal blocks, action steps, and accountability, so it’s important to know […]
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Finding a career can be tricky, and making a mistake can be costly, not only from a financial standpoint, but from a personal one as well. However, there are ways that you can narrow down fields where you’d be more likely to thrive. All it takes is a little bit of self-awareness and understanding of […]
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Our clients and community are looking for unique jobs in a fun environment. This edition of 9 cool jobs focuses on companies hiring for interesting roles in tech. There is a lot of uncertainty during the Covid-19 pandemic, but companies are in fact still hiring. If you are looking for a new tech role, this […]
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We all knew a viral pandemic might happen. Most of us binge-watch zombie movies six nights a week forgetting about our troubles in the real world, but we forget to get ready for the real thing. Now we’re living in a lockdown due to a terrible virus. This article is about taking powerful steps to […]
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Our clients and community are looking for unique jobs in a fun environment. This edition of 9 cool jobs focuses on companies hiring for interesting roles in Chicago, IL. There is a lot of uncertainty during the Covid-19 pandemic, but companies are in fact still hiring. If you are in the Windy City, this list […]
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Interested in making a career change? There are different reasons why people want to change careers: you might wish to have more flexible hours or make more money, or you’ve discovered new interests that you’d like to implement into your job. Maybe you’re fed up with working in a stressful environment or you’re looking for […]
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So, you’re ready to move on to the next chapter of your life and start working somewhere new? Great, but you need to make your future employer realize you’re interested. How? Writing a letter of interest is a sure-fire way to show them why you want to work for them, but more importantly why they […]
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