Experiencing a layoff or getting fired can be a punch in the gut, especially if you didn’t see it coming. It is hard not to feel defeated and lose self-confidence. In many cases, it can take time to stop going over and over every detail in your head. While I believe that you can learn something about yourself from every …
What Questions Should You Ask in an Interview?
Have an interview coming up? Congratulations! You made it this far. In addition to prepping for answers to the questions they will ask you, you should be ready with questions for them. Almost every interview ends with, “what questions do you have for us?” This is still part of the interview and a prime opportunity to show that you’ve researched …
Treat Your Career Like a Bad Boyfriend
Amy Poehler got it right when she said “Remember, your career is a bad boyfriend. It likes it when you don’t depend on it. It will reward you every time you don’t act needy. It will chase you if you act like other things (passion, friendship, family, longevity) are more important to you. If your career is a bad boyfriend, …
Reduce Your Stress When Returning to Work
Does the thought of returning to work in person bring you stress and anxiety? We’ve been isolated and/or working from home for so long that it is difficult to think about going back. If the prospect of being in the office full time is daunting, here are a few things you can do to make the transition easier: 1. Do …
Be Honest with Yourself
One of the hardest things to do in any career is to be honest with yourself about your strengths and weaknesses. Getting comfortable and understanding our weaknesses is the best way to combat them. Identifying areas for growth and addressing them head-on is a great way to clear your path to success. Sometimes you need a coach to help you …
How to Work from Home and Maintain Your Health
Many of you are back to working from home…again. Maybe you love it. Maybe some of you are starting to get a little stir crazy. How do you stay healthy while stuck at home? Here are a few things I recommend: *Carve out a dedicated workspace – set up an official desk and video chat space where you can be …
How to Get Noticed for a Senior Role
Have you been applying for senior roles to no avail? Landing a senior role requires a different approach than you might be used to. There are a few things you can do to get noticed if you’re not seeing the results you think you should: 1. Focus on networking – If you’re only applying to senior roles on job boards, …
Don’t be Afraid to Fail
You’re being too hard on yourself. We all are too hard on ourselves. Failure is a part of life. We all make mistakes, stumble, and fall down. If you don’t make any mistakes, you will never grow and move forward. When learning to walk, how many times does a baby get back up again? It’s hard-wired into our genetics to …
Happy 6th Birthday, Sheldrake Consulting!
Sheldrake Consulting turns 6 years old today! It’s also my son’s 13th birthday! I love that we share this special date. Six years ago, I picked my kids up from school, drove to the licensing agency, and filed paperwork to make it official. To say thanks, we’re offering 𝟲 𝗢𝗙𝗙 the Resume Writing Workbook AND the Jump Start your Search …
Why You Should Hire a Resume Writer
Have you ever considered hiring a Resume Writer? How do you know if it’s the right move for you? Here are a few things to consider: A Resume Writer will write a unique resume, tailored to your specific industry, talents, and value. You’ll be working with someone committed to getting you results (i.e. interviews). By discussing your goals and objectives …