The Captivators

Being overqualified is one of the muddiest concerns among job seekers. It means different things to different people and the strategies to address the screenout factor will vary based on your goals. You want more. The position is too low-level and your capabilities far extend the expectations for the role. You would feel underutilized and frustrated to limit yourself to the existing scope. WHAT TO DO — Target a higher-level role. Reframe your resume and LinkedIn profile for

Layoffs are uncomfortable. It’s one thing to plan an exit strategy and job search. Quite another to have it thrust upon you. Layoffs add another layer of confusion and emotional processing — Did I do something wrong? Should I have left earlier? Should I completely change course? Amid the overwhelm, it can be hard to know what to do next. With decades of experience in outplacement and as a job search strategist, I’ve seen my share of layoffs. I’ll share what I’ve seen wo

Your resume and LinkedIn profile CAN position you for specific levels of leadership roles. Showcase Your Leadership Style First of all, know your leadership style. Many people WANT a leadership role, but it is difficult to advocate for yourself to take on a leadership role without knowing how to clearly articulate your leadership style. Leaders are VERY different from each other. Think about how you thrive. Do you lead by example? Are you a servant leader? Do you make tough d

Age discrimination persists, both young and old. So how do we handle illegal or unethical questions about age during interviews? First,...

There are so many opportunities to hone your personal brand and it doesn’t have to be cheesy or overhyped. What it does need to be is CLEAR. Once you have that clarity, you can run with it! So where to? And how do you spread your message? Brand Your Email Consider creating a custom email domain and email address. Custom email addresses like Anders@Kumara.com or Sara@SaraJJones.com are less likely to be sorted into junk mail or nonessential folders, thereby increasing

First impressions matter and preconceptions pop up in a flash. How can prescreeners decide so quickly that someone is not the right fit?...

High contributors/long-time employees will rock an organization with news of an exit and need to take extra precautions before resigning....