The Exclusive Career Coach

What you need to know about how to use AI in writing your resume - and how NOT to use it.

Two methods of networking - one successful, one not so much - and how to maximize your networking results.

Ideas to develop a career-long, sustainable networking strategy .

When to - and not to - submit a cover letter, and two excellent examples.

Sources of job and career dissatisfaction, along with questions to ask yourself to help you determin why you're not happy at work.

When, how, and what to negotiate so you get the best combination of salary and benefits available to you.

In the second of this two-part series, I cover everything the recruiter sees about a candidate - and how to make sure your resume is optimally scored for the ATS.

In this two-part series, I cover what information a recruiter receives about candidates from the ATS - and how to improve your score.

As your job search drags on beyond when you thought you would be in your new role, it is easy to begin thinking thoughts that will further hinder your chances for success. Here's what may be going on - and what to do about it.

How to take care of yourself during a job search, particularly if you are unemployed.

I give several universal considerations when creating your resume, as well as 11 missteps I see frequently on the resumes that come to me.

A best practice for career management is being always ready for opportunities that may come your way when you aren't looking. Here's how to be ARFO (Always Ready For Opportunity).

Whether you are planning to start a job search in 2026 or continue with one you've already begun, I give you the big picture view of the current job search landscape, a checklist to prepare for your job search, and five bottom-line job search tips.

What the data are telling us about the current job market - and what the problem REALLY is.

What the hidden job market actually is, why it happens, and how to leverage it.

How to put together an effective job search strategy with a combination of active and passive strategies.

12 tips for increasing your chances of success when applying online.

I'm back after a 6-month hiatus! I will be focusing solely on the job search going forward.

Please check out my new podcast, The Exclusive Career!

According to a Jobvite survey, employee referrals are 5X more likely to land you a role than just applying online like the rest of the universe.   Here’s the thing: Networking is the key. But it doesn’t have to be hard, or feel terrible. What if networking was just part of your professional life, like keeping your credentials current or meeting with your boss or direct reports?   AND…and this is a...

In the first episode of the year - #350 – I talked about the job market and what to expect in 2025. In this episode, I want to dive into the unique challenges of looking for a remote position.   The upside is that you aren’t limited geographically in your search. The downside is that neither is anyone else. Your competition can be fierce.   Remote jobs are becoming limited again—the percentage of ...

I got an article some time ago on “Feedback Mistakes Managers Make” in the rainmakerthinking.com newsletter from Bruce Tulgan. Bruce was previously a guest on The Exclusive Career Coach on two occasions:   #148 - How to Be Indispensable at Work: https://www.exclusivecareercoaching.com/posts/2020-10-07-148-how-to-be-indispensable-at-work-interview-with-bruce-tulgan   And #157 – Managing – and Being...

We’re talking about the job market and the job search for 2025 – a forecast, coupled with some how-to’s.   These seem to be universally accepted as the expectations for the 2025 job market:   Cooling Down: The job market is cooling down from the post-pandemic boom. Hiring has slowed, and competition for jobs is increasing. Low rate of voluntary quits continues, but there is the possibility that it...

This is my last episode of 2024. I’m a huge fan of evaluating what went right and what didn’t – and what changes you want to make for 2025.   The point I want to make, loud and clear, is that change doesn’t have to be massive. Incremental change can be highly effective – and more achievable.   I’ve used this framework on the podcast before, but it’s still great so I’m using it again. I first learn...

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Roger Gerard, the owner of Sloan & Gerard Consulting, a private consulting practice serving executives and boards in strategic planning, operational planning, executive coaching, and management development.   Roger talks about leadership’s important role in employee engagement – and why hiring for cultural fit is so important. Roger walks us through three type...