Welcome to 2026
January 14, 2026
Looking for work is more often than not a full-time exerting activity, so you need the right strategy, tactics and mindset to succeed.
In this first video of ‘26, I break down actionable advice to help job seekers stand out, stay resilient, and move forward with clarity, no matter where you are in the process.
Trust this is of value to you, and it helps you start the year with a win!
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The LinkedIn "Open to Work" badge is nothing to be ashamed of, but job seekers should screen connection requests efficiently in order to prevent wasting time.
Instead of worrying about how many other applicants clicked the apply button, job seekers should focus on improving each application compared to their last one.
AI-polished résumés and cover letters are creating a bigger gap between written applications and interviews, echoing the keyword-stuffing problem of the past.
Have you received a counteroffer after resigning from your last role? Learn why it happens, what it really means, and how to make a decision you won't regret.
Job hunting takes longer than most people think. To not take so long, map out a realistic hiring timeline so seasonal slowdowns don't cost you months of waiting.
So, how is the job market? Is the question every recruiter always gets asked. Now, here's why it's the wrong question and what you should be asking instead.
There's no such thing as a perfect page count for a Resume. Here's why relevance, not length, will help to create a Resume to be read and reviewed in detail.
Using AI to feed you live answers during an interview will backfire more than it helps. Here's a smarter way to use the technology and be well prepared.
When a hiring manager asks for "the same person" as their last great hire, it may sound confusing, but when they say this, here's what they're really asking for.
Has your Job search gone quiet after the interviews and due diligence? Here's how you can create your own momentum and get it moving to erase this 'stalling'.
