PinnedHow to Take a Sabbatical at Work — Whether Forced or By Choice.Today, with many of us shoved into this forced pause, maybe there’s an opportunity to reframe this newly found time as a “mandatory sabbatical” of some sort? — Years ago, I took a much-needed sabbatical. And I learned how impactful it can be. I think this season of social distancing and quarantine can feel like a forced sabbatical of sorts. And it is making many of us antsy. Any other Enneagram Type 3’s out there!?Sabbatical7 min readSabbatical7 min read
PinnedAre You Ready for a Resume Refresh? Read This First!Did you know? You have 6 seconds to make an impression with a recruiter — the average amount of time a recruiter spends reviewing your resume is S-I-X seconds! Let’s make it count. — Throughout my 15+ years as an HR leader, I can tell you first-hand that these stats are accurate; recruiters and hiring leaders will skim your resume — if it doesn’t make an impression, you will get passed over. The goal of your resume is to make it as easy as…Job Search4 min readJob Search4 min read
Apr 26, 20226 Ways To Build Momentum When Making A Career ChangePeople who skydive tell me the hardest part is the anticipation of jumping out of the plane. The first time anyway. After the jump, when the parachute releases and the wind catches you, it’s a-ma-zing. All the fear just melts away. (At least, so I’m told.) The important thing is…Careers6 min readCareers6 min read
Apr 19, 2022Career Lessons from the Calla LiliesWhen it comes to my flowers, I try not to pick favorites…but I have a few. As spring returns, I find myself looking forward to the return of the calla lily. Though not technically a lily, these flowers have become known as such, living up to their name with elegance…Job Hunting5 min readJob Hunting5 min read
Apr 16, 2022How To Find A Career That Gives You More EnergyYears ago, my teammate said something that stopped me in my tracks: “Jenn, you working in this job is like a princess working on Wall Street. It just doesn’t fit.” I stopped because — even though I was GOOD at my job — I knew they were right. I often…Job Search5 min readJob Search5 min read
Jan 13, 2022How To Know When It’s Time to Change Careers (Plus a Recipe For Making a Personalized + Proactive Career Change)If you’ve been considering making a career change, you might be feeling more than a little anxiety. And I get it. Making a career change can feel a bit like jumping into the deep end when you only know how to dog paddle. Before making my first career pivot (I…Career Change6 min readCareer Change6 min read
Dec 2, 2021Your Complete Guide To Giving & Receiving FeedbackAs the end of the year quickly approaches, many organizations are preparing for performance review season. Most professionals dread these formal assessments and leaders detest the extra work, so I thought I’d dust off my HR hat and share my top tips for giving and receiving feedback. …Career Advice5 min readCareer Advice5 min read
Nov 10, 2021Why LinkedIn Is More Important Than Your ResumeSpoiler alert! Updating your resume is NOT going to get you your dream job. (Don’t get me wrong — your resume is an important piece of your job search strategy, but it’s not the only piece.) You know what CAN help you land your dream job? …Career Advice3 min readCareer Advice3 min read
Oct 20, 2021Branching Out: A Guide to Refreshing Your Professional BrandA lot of us go to college, work hard to find a job that we think will make us happy, only to realize, often after many years of experience, that it… doesn’t. We’re tired, worn out, and unfulfilled. We realize that there is no badge of honor for “powering through”…Career Advice6 min readCareer Advice6 min read
Jul 1, 2021FOUR Easy Tips to Quit Your Job with Grace.Let’s face it; break-ups are hard, especially for high achievers who do great work and agonize over the response from their boss and team. Nevertheless, quitting your job is part of the career development process. …Quitting A Job3 min readQuitting A Job3 min read