When I talk with job seekers these days, one of the first things that comes up is AI. “Should I use ChatGPT to write my cover letter? Can it help me with my resume?” The answer is yes – to a point. AI can be a powerful tool for organizing your thoughts, highlighting keywords, and helping you polish up a draft. But AI won’t tell your story for you.

Eleven years ago this month, I left my full-time job without a plan for what would be next, and started my very first independent consulting project. I had no idea then that I would launch my own business and be doing it for this long - I thought I would just do a bit of consulting while I looked for my next full-time role. But that's the thing about careers: they usually don't turn out like we expect.

In case you haven’t noticed, things look a little different around here! After months of work behind the scenes, we’re excited to share our new website, updated branding, and a new framework that captures how we partner with purpose-driven leaders.

Have you ever felt like you’re working hard, but not seeing results? Lately, I’ve been feeling that way in a few different areas. Here’s one example: in January, I committed to going to the gym three times a week. I’ve been putting in the work - showing up, lifting heavier, pushing myself - but...

Once a year, I try to get away for a short trip on my own. While it’s only for a day or two and I don’t venture far from home, these escapes couldn’t feel more different from my usual life. As a mom of two young kids (plus two pets!) and a business owner, much of my time is spent in “go” mode, juggling seemingly endless lists of tasks, shuttling between work and life responsibilities, and managing the mental load that comes along with it all.

We've spent this month celebrating the 10 year anniversary of Careers for Social Impact. As we mark this milestone, I've been doing a lot of reflecting on the impact that we've had during these 10 years, and everyone who has impacted us. As we wrap up this birthday month, I want to express my graditude to everyone...

I know that looking for a new role can be tough. And one thing that can make it hard is seeing other people’s successes, especially if it feels like you’re struggling. But remember: when you see that new job announcement on LinkedIn, what you don’t see is the time, energy, and hard work that it took to get there. That’s why I want to share my story with you. 

In 2021, I thought my days as a business owner might be numbered. Careers for Social Impact was thriving, but I wasn't. I was in a work slump. Luckily I was able to work my way out of it, and today I want to share what that process looked like, what I learned, and how that impacts the...

For the past week I've been on my own. My husband and kids went out of town, and I stayed behind to work and finish prepping for a trip we have coming up. The cat and dog are staying with family - so I was truly on my own, for the first time in over nine years. That’s right: for the first time in almost a decade I had a week with... 

Summer's here and we know you're probably ready to kick back with a page turner or an easy beach read. But along with those purely-for-fun books, we encourage you to spend a little time this summer reflecting on your career or building your skills with some of our favorite new career reads. If you're ready to boost your...

It might feel like the outlook for hiring right now is bleak. When times are tough, it can seem logical to put off thinking about your career and just focus on getting through. But the truth is that the "down" times are actually the most important times to be...

If there’s one thing we’ve learned these past few years, it’s that rest is essential to persist through the challenges life consistently throws at us. Especially for those of us working in social impact, it’s important to find a balance between taking action and supporting others and taking care of ourselves.

Next month (June 16th to be exact!) marks our eight year business anniversary. That was the day I began my first independent consulting project, starting down the path to what would become Careers for Social Impact. Reaching this point feels like a huge milestone. Over the past eight years we’ve supported over 4,000 people through our coaching...

How’s that fresh start going for you? I don’t know about you, but I’ve had lots of ups and downs this first week of the new year: bursts of energy and motivation as well as exhaustion and mental fog. Coming back from time off is always challenging, and I tried to cut myself some slack and go easy on my schedule this week...

This past weekend I ran my first race in over three years. I certainly wasn’t in it to win it, but I was racing against myself and trying to prove that I could get back out there after several years of de-prioritizing my own health and fitness. It did make me wonder though: why did almost 8,000 people join me on Sunday to...

Seven years ago this week, I stepped into the unknown and started my first independent consulting project. At the time, I thought I’d just be doing a few projects as I looked for my next full-time role; I had no idea that I was planting the seeds of what would become Careers for Social Impact and the next chapter of my career. Looking back, there were a few hints... 

Record levels of turnover are expected this year as the economy recovers and more people feel comfortable leaving their jobs. After a challenging year that has helped all of us get more clarity on what's important, many of these job seekers will be looking for work that is more aligned with their values, priorities, and purpose, and...

Of all the topics we cover in our coaching programs, negotiation tends to be one that provokes the most questions and discomfort. And it’s no wonder that so many of us don’t feel comfortable negotiating. We typically get little (or no) training on how to negotiate, and when we end up in a high stakes situation like negotiating a job offer, we can feel...

As we recognize and honor Black History Month, I thought it was a good time to share an update on our commitment to anti-racism. I shared some initial thoughts on this over the summer, and today I want to share what we have been working on since then, and what we are committed to doing in the year ahead. 

The end of the year is so close we can taste it. This is a great time to take a break, especially if you’re job searching or in career transition. While it may feel tough to step away from your search, it’s an important way to keep your energy and motivation up during this process so you won’t burn out. So if you’re planning to take a little break from your search over the holidays...