Ever heard of the "hidden job market"? Sounds like an elite club or a secret society, doesn’t it? While some might conjure images of shadowy figures and exclusive networks, the truth is much simpler and accessible to everyone. Today, I’m going to demystify the hidden job market and show you how it’s a treasure trove of opportunities—waiting to be tapped.

Are You Embarrassed by Your Resume?

Have you ever lost out on a job to someone who clearly wasn’t as qualified as you? You probably work with some people who don’t have the real chops but talk a good game.

This is an example of the power of a persuasive personal brand. It's actually your secret weapon.

Your career is a marathon, not a sprint. My clients hear me say this consistently during our engagement as I help them land their dream job. As we wrap up 2023, let's take a moment to look ahead.

As the year winds down, you might question whether it's the right moment to launch an active career search, especially if you're comfortably cruising through job boards and applying for roles that don't challenge your potential. If this sounds like you, it's time to pause and reconsider. Why wait for the new year when you can make significant strides today?

When describing how most professionals earning multiple six-figures conduct a career search, one of my favorite analogies is inviting my client to picture a small pond stocked with a few fish surrounded by thousands of fishermen, all dropping their lines into this pond, hoping to get the smallest nibble...

Here’s something you may not have thought about:
How to keep your job in these uncertain times.

(Or, you can skip to the front of the line and schedule some time with Tammy.)

You probably know your organization’s key strengths and core values pretty well. You may be even able to recite them. But what about your personal values and strengths- the things you hold very dear? The things you’re most associated with? The things that make you stand out? You know inherently what you value and stand for, but have you ever articulated it so that it jumps right out to people you haven’t met (as yet!)

This is going to date me, but do you remember that great movie with Alec Baldwin called "Glengarry Glen Ross?" If you do, you will definitely remember the concept of ABC - Always Be Closing.

Today, I’d like to introduce you to another way of starting an interview – whether it be a phone interview or a face to face interview with someone who has not talked with you before.