Resume Tips to Get YOU Noticed

September is #InternationalUpdateYourResumeMonth! Here are some tips and tricks to whip your resume into shape and help you stand out! Only highlight the last 10-15 years of your work experience. No need to share all the details of that college internship. Get descriptive with your bullets. How many people were on the project team you managed? By what percentage did …

FREE RESOURCE- No Fear Job Search Webinar Series

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No one wants to be job searching during the #covid19 #recession but that’s just where we’re at. To ensure that you have every tool available, Jobscan is hosting the FREE No Fear Job Search Webinar Series! What it is: 15 expert career coaches are offering free 45-60 minute webinars on the following 5 topics: • What to Do if You …

Ask me Anything- Facebook LIVE at Lunch!

Monica Marcelis Fochtman

I will be Facebook Live at Lunch for the next 4 Wednesdays: 4/15, 22, 29, and May 6th. What do YOU want to talk about? What is your biggest struggle right now? How can I be of service? Hope to see you at 12EDT on Wednesday. No gimmicks. No selling. Just listening, empathy, and actionable advice. Take care and be …

(Early) Black Friday SALE!

The Jump Start your Jump Search Webinar was a huge hit! Thanks to all who joined in the live session. I’ve heard from several people that they’d like to see the replay. So, to kick-off season of giving, here it is! For just $19.99 you have unlimited access to the 50+ minute recording. Topics covered include: How to update your …

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Too direct. Honest. Aggressive. You ask too many questions. Stop rocking the boat. Why do you care so much? I’ve been called a lot of things. Sometimes to my face. And mostly (which is way worse) behind my back. By other women. I spent my first career hustling for other people’s approval. Despite being told to “just be yourself,” I …

Great People Do Things Before They’re Ready

Happy Galentine’s Day! February 13th is Galentine’s Day. It was made famous, maybe even started by, Leslie Knope of Parks and Recreation lure. Leslie Knope is a modern day shero: smart, ambitious, funny, and fiercely loyal. Every year on February 13th, Leslie gathers her squad, goes out for waffles, and showers them with love, attention, and compliments. If you haven’t …

Level Up Your LinkedIn Presence in 5 Easy Steps

Hopefully you’re already on LinkedIn. If not, you need to be. According to foundationinc.co there are over 500 million total users, 260 million of whom log in each month. 40% of those active users log in daily and there are 61 million users who are influencers and/or decision-makers. It’s another job-searching and career advancement tool that you can use anywhere/anytime …

Show and Tell

Why was show and tell so cool when you were a kid? On the surface, it’s an awkward process. Bring in a (seemingly) random thing and stand in front of the room and talk about it. The chosen item was usually something unique to you or your family. A gift you just received, or something you had saved or waited …

Job searching means something! But not everything

I have done a lot of job searching in my life. Some went well, others didn’t. In my years of searching and now coaching others, I’ve learned some important lessons. Applying for a job- new, lateral, promotion- means something. It means something, but it doesn’t mean everything. Job searching is hard. It means something to put yourself into the market. …