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...

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. 

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...

How do you feel about telling your career story? When we ask our clients this question, we often get responses like “anxious”, “confused”, and “frustrated.” This is hands down the biggest topic they want help with, and also the one they find the most difficult. For most of us, talking about ourselves is hard. We don’t spend a lot of time reflecting on what we’re best...

Four years ago this month, I started working for myself. It started with a small consulting project, which I thought would be a short-term gig to bridge the gap until I found my next “real” job. I had just moved to Seattle and left the job I had been at for five years, and I wanted to give myself..

As I write this we’re in the depths of February. Here in the Pacific Northwest, the rain is constant and the sun is scarce. Even though I know spring will eventually come, at this point in the year it always seems like winter will never end. It can feel like that when you’re job searching too..

In my career as a recruiter I’ve done hundreds of screening interviews. I think these first-round interviews are one of the most important parts of the job search process, and also one of the most challenging.