Archive - Getting the Nod

How to Manage a Layoff

Some tips on things you can do to help yourself if you're working through a layoff.

May 15 •

April 2025

So You're Nervous About Your Next Interview...

Some ideas and tips that might help you prepare and ease your mind ahead of your next job interview.

Apr 21 •

March 2025

Connecting the Dots: Your Plot vs. Your Story

Think beyond the resume. Your career is more than just bullet points.

Mar 7 •

January 2025

Sort of About Superman But Not Really

2025 is off to a fantastic start, so I distracted myself by thinking too hard about Superman.

Jan 30 •

October 2024

You Care about Company Culture Even if you Don't

"Drinking the kool-aid" of company culture isn't the empty concept you might think it is.

Oct 3, 2024 •

August 2024

Notes from Lessons from the Trenches

Sharing the summary and slides from my presentation, "Lessons from the Trenches: Insights for Job Seekers," at Seattle Interactive Conference 2024.

Aug 13, 2024 •

July 2024

The 5 Why-Mes of a Cover Letter (aka What to Include in Your Cover Letter)

Introducing the 5 Why-Mes, a framework to help you write cover letters and articulate your value as a job candidate.

Jul 2, 2024 •

June 2024

The Basics: Why I love cover letters (and why you should too)

Despite how much they're universally reviled, I love cover letters. They represent a great opportunity and you should take advantage.

Jun 12, 2024 •

May 2024

Who are your heroes?

I like to ask my clients to describe their heroes. It can be a great way to get to know someone and break through their facade.

May 29, 2024 •

You Don't Want Every Job

You can't be all things to all people in relationships or in your job. The "fun" part is figuring out where you can be the best you.

May 2, 2024 •

February 2024

Asking the Nod: How can I create an elevator pitch about myself?

Here's a thought experiment that might help you work through summarizing your experience (or other content) to an unfamiliar audience.

Feb 23, 2024 •

Asking the Nod: How to Position a Layoff

How can I position a recent layoff as I start up my job search?

Feb 19, 2024 •

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