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Today I’d like to follow up our previous blogs about unique distinctions (you can read them here and here) with some practical applications for your résumé, elevator pitch, and interviews. Understanding Your “Why” Simon Sinek is well known for his encouragement to create a “why“ statement. This statement is “the compelling higher purpose that inspires us and acts as the …

What AI is Changing About Work and Hiring A New Perspective from Workplace Intelligence Today I’d like to take a different tact with our blog. I’ve extracted some opinions from Dan Schawbel, the managing partner of Workplace Intelligence, an organization which produces a weekly newsletter focused on work trends, issues, and environments to help businesses create more intelligent workplaces. In …

Personality and Job Fit: Why it Matters More Than You Think There was a great song by Lloyd Price in 1959 (before my time) called “Personality”. The chorus went… ‘Cause you’ve got personality,Walk, with personalityTalk, with personalitySmile, with personalityCharm, personalityLove, personalityAnd plus you’ve gotA great big heart In the current blog series “Are YOU The Right Fit?”, there are several characteristics and …

Talent vs Skill vs Ability: Why Knowing the Difference Matters for Your Career “Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my!” exclaims Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz.” This phrase, subsequently repeated by the Tin Man and the Scarecrow with Dorothy as they followed the yellow brick road to their destiny, described their fears of unknown dangers that could be potentially lurking …

When your confidence comes from your competence, what happens when your competence is shaken, challenged, or fails, or can’t be found? Perhaps… Whether you’re unemployed or unfulfilled, when your competence has become the source of your confidence, many situations can cause disruption, discomfort, or failure. Yet we’ve been conditioned over and over again to talk boldly about our competence and …

Do you ever dream of a job that you’re simply not qualified to do? As a teenager, I used to dream of being an NBA basketball player. Later, I envisioned what it might be like to be a professional golfer. Throughout my life, I’ve admired people who could physically build things. In all three of those scenarios, for me they …

The Frustrating Reality of Being Labeled “Overqualified” If you’re unemployed, have you ever heard those fateful words, “We really like you and think you could do a great job in this position, but we feel that you’re overqualified for this role. We’ll keep you in mind in the future for a different opportunity at your level.” When You Want to Step …

When you see the words in the subject line above, what comes to mind? Perhaps some of these popular quotes capture your thoughts? Or perhaps when you saw the subject line words like boring, dull, difficult, grind, grueling, discipline, or routine came to mind. Followed by, “What does practice have to do with a job transition?”  So glad you asked! 🙂 …

A resume is more than just a list of jobs—it’s your personal highlight reel. It tells the story of where you’ve been, what you’ve accomplished, and what you bring to your next opportunity. In today’s job market, having a clear, well-structured resume can make the difference between getting noticed and getting overlooked. In this guide, we’ll show you how to …

If you’re applying for jobs, your cover letter is one of the most powerful tools you have to tell your story, stand out from the crowd, and land an interview. In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to write a cover letter, what format to use, and how to personalize it to align with your purpose and God-given calling. What …