Surviving the First 90 Days at Your New Job

Surviving the First 90 Days at Your New Job

Congratulations! After countless interviews, job searches, information sessions, and daunting application processes, you finally landed the job. Now, the real work begins. Surviving the first 90 days at your new job is crucial for your development and personal growth within a new role. No matter your experience level or familiarity with the new position, you can ensure success by creating …

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 …

Tips for Mastering a Virtual Interview

Many companies aren’t inviting employees to the office yet. But that doesn’t mean that interviewing has stopped! If you’re preparing for a virtual interview, you should treat it the same as an in-person interview. Just because you’re at home doesn’t mean you should be casual. Unlike an in-person interview you have the advantage of being in a comfortable space and …

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 …

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 …

When you’re tired, don’t quit. Rest.

Being a #solopreneur #smallbusinessowner is lonely sometimes. True, the successes are yours, but the “Oops, I should’ve done that differently” days are all yours, too. I’ve spent my career helping others see, and then be, their best selves. It’s what I do. I do it well and I love it. (Any #Strengths gurus out there? #Activator is my #4.) But, …