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Let's be honest, most people don't have the luxury of just walking away from a job that's not working for them. Bills still have to be paid, family responsibilities don't disappear, and opportunities for a career change don't always show up overnight. But this doesn't mean you have to stay stuck or suffer in silence. […] The post When You Can't Leave Your Job, but Still Need Career Help: 10 Red Flags appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

Let's be honest: searching for a job is difficult enough without accidentally making it even harder. In the 25 years I've been a career coach, I've seen job seekers unintentionally sabotage their own search—not because they're lazy or unqualified, but simply because they don't know what they don't know, resulting in costly mistakes. If you've […] The post The 7 Most Costly Mistakes People Make in Their Job Search appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

With any career change or job search, there's risk involved. There's the emotional risk of rejection, and the financial risk of going too long between jobs without a paycheck. And, if you're still in your current job, there's the risk of your boss finding out you're seeking something new. Another risk is not knowing what […] The post How Career Coaching Can Help You See the Unseen and Reduce Your Risk appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

Imposter syndrome, the nagging feeling you're not as capable at what you do (or hope to do) as others may think, can be debilitating. Just reading a job ad or looking at the to-do list of starting your own business can trigger it. Of course there are some ways to try and overcome imposter syndrome, […] The post How Your Imposter Syndrome Can Help You Succeed in Your Career appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

In recent news, many workers are getting laid off from large companies headquartered here in Nashville, and also from government jobs in Washington, DC and around the country. Losing a job can feel like a punch in the gut, whether you saw it coming or not. It can be a huge blow to your career, […] The post Getting Laid Off? How to Recover and Find Your Next Opportunity Sooner Than Later appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

Recently, I was chatting with a friend from church about her job. She's a school teacher, but with a twist. Instead of working in a traditional classroom for a public or private school, she works in a local children's hospital, teaching the patients who are there for extended periods of time. I never knew there […] The post How Being Curious Can Lead To New Career Paths for You appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

In a previous post, I shared how the 2025 job market will be competitive, with six in ten workers expected to be looking for a new job. If you're part of the 60% of workers seeking a new career in the new year, then you need to learn how to compete successfully. And not only […] The post How to Successfully Compete in the 2025 Job Market appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

The year 2024 has been an interesting one! In March I suffered a stroke. I'm blessed and thankful I had no residual effects from it. But in May, I had to have a procedure to close the hole in my heart that caused my stroke. While all of this sounds serious, and is very much […] The post 2024 paNASH Re-Cap, With Tips to Also Help Your Career in 2025 appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

The job market of 2024 has been daunting for many workers seeking new jobs. In fact, studies have shown that among white-collar job seekers, it took on average 294 job applications to land an offer – up from 254 in 2023. Also, it took more days for them to land an offer than the previous […] The post Top 12 Reasons Workers Are Seeking New Jobs appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

Conducting a confidential job search without jeopardizing your current role can be tricky. You have to be strategic but not sneaky, while remaining professional. Below are some practical tips to help you mask your job search and keep it private, while also maintaining your professionalism with your current employer. 8 ways to keep your confidential […] The post How to Mask Your Confidential Job Search to Protect Your Current Job appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

The job market has become more and more competitive in recent months, thus making the job search a much longer process. A prolonged job search can be demoralizing and can do a real number on your motivation and self-esteem. Here are my top 7 ways to stay motivated. 7 ways to stay motivated in your […] The post 7 Ways You Can Stay Motivated During a Prolonged Job Search appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

Your job search can be overwhelming and time consuming. It's especially frustrating when your time is wasted by scammers, fake job posts, and ghosted interviews. My goal in working with my clients is always to help them find the best fit for them sooner than later. While figuring out what they want to do next […] The post How to Save Precious Time in Your Job Search by Recognizing Red Flags appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

Getting ghosted by employers following job interviews is frustrating enough. But now, job candidates have to beware of something called “ghost posts.” These posts are fake jobs posted by real companies. Companies often use these posts just to give the appearance to their current employees that things are going well in the company. It makes […] The post How to Spot and Avoid Fake Jobs and “Ghost Posts” From Real Companies appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

Many of my clients love to read as much as I do. And nearly every summer, I provide a reading list of books I've read the previous year. While I can't list all the books I've read in the past 12 months, I will share with you the ones that can best assist you in […] The post Don't Miss Out! paNASH's Top 5 Picks for Summer Reading appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

When faced with a career decision, it's important avoid the common mistakes most people make. What are those mistakes? Let's take a look. Mistake #1: Assuming there's such a thing as a perfect job Recently, a former client contacted me to help him again with another job search. When I previously worked with him, he […] The post 5 Career Decision Mistakes People Make (And How to Avoid Them) appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

NOTE: In 2017, I wrote a post about how advances in technology such as AI would affect the work world in five to ten years. Specifically, how it might take over some jobs, and how to improve your job security and avoid unemployment. Fast forward to now, I'm re-reading that post as I'm writing this […] The post How to Successfully Compete Against AI in the 2024 Job Market appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

You've probably seen a box on a job application asking what your salary was at your previous job. Or, you've been asked in an interview about your salary history. Did you know this is illegal in 30 states? Well, it is. And it's only one of several illegal interview questions you've probably received. Illegal interview […] The post Did You Know It's Illegal for an Employer to Ask Your Salary History? appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

Excessive job hopping can raise red flags for employers. Some people believe it always signals career instability or a lack of commitment. But this is a myth. I remember two years prior to the pandemic, I spoke with a recruiter who said she and her colleagues had been told not to dismiss candidates solely based […] The post Dispelling the Myth: Why Job Hopping Isn't Always a Bad Career Move appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

Many of my clients want to continue working remotely ever since being required to during the pandemic. I get it. For those of us who like working remotely (myself included), it's great. But there's some bad news. According to the Nashville Business Journal, many companies are starting to call their employees back to their on-site […] The post How to Convince Your Employer to Let You Continue Working Remotely appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

Last year I had a client who had taken a job in Germany. I asked him to share with my readers what this experience was like for him. My hopes are you'll learn some things from his story, even if you aren't taking a new job in a foreign country. I think the things he […] The post What Is It Like to Take a New Job in a Foreign Country? appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

Data from the Bureau of Labor statistics show Nashville ranks #26 for highest increase in jobs among the nation's 389 metros. If you're one of the several people moving to Music City and looking for work in Nashville, or if you're a local looking to change jobs, it's important to know which companies are the […] The post Looking To Work in Nashville? These Companies Have the Best Company Culture appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

Finding your best job ever isn't always a straight shot or a linear path. There are often several stepping stones to get from your nightmare job to your dream job. This has been the path for one of my clients I've highlighted several times in the past few years. You probably remember Robert, and his […] The post How Your Next Job May Be One of Several Stepping Stones to Your Best Job appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

Clients often ask me if they need to obtain a certification to boost their careers. The answer isn't always clear-cut, at least not for every client, and not for every industry. Benefits of certifications It's obvious in some industries that a certain certification or license is a must to work in a specific role. This […] The post Do You Really Need a Certification to Boost Your Career? appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

When I first meet with potential clients, one of the questions I ask is how they are currently finding jobs to which they're applying. Almost everyone responds the same way: “Through online job boards like Indeed and ZipRecruiter.” The next question I ask is, “How's that working for you?” Nine times out of ten, the […] The post Why Online Job Boards Suck the Life Out of Your Job Search appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

Below is a re-post of a past blog topic. This re-post is timely and necessary, in that I've recently received emails from parents wanting me to work with their adult child. In addition, I've been seeing numerous news articles about why millennials are getting fired. If you're the parent of a millennial or a Gen-Z-er, […] The post How NOT to Ruin Your Adult Child's Career appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

We now have only a little over five months left in 2023. Hard to believe, right? So much has happened in my own life in the past six and a half months, that I'm experiencing a bit of mental whiplash. While much of these new changes have been good, all of it has my head […] The post Are You Still Waiting to Make Your Next Career Move? appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

When it comes to deciding whether or not to stay in a decent job or leave, there are a lot of factors to consider. There's no one piece of advice pertaining to everyone on whether you should stay or go. Advantages and disadvantages differ in every situation. Stay in your decent job, or go? I […] The post You Have a Decent Job. But Should You Stay or Should You Go? appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

LinkedIn can be a great way to let recruiters and hiring managers know you're looking for new opportunities. But, marking your profile as “open to work” can sometimes make you vulnerable to scammers posing as recruiters. This happened recently to a client of mine. Her gut told her the person contacting her wasn't legit. It's […] The post Are the LinkedIn Recruiters Contacting You Scammers? Here's How to Tell appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

It's been a while since I've posted a new blog. I have a lot going on right now. In addition to planning a wedding and a move to a new home, I've been working with several new clients. One of the trends I'm noticing among my latest batch of clients, and their industry peers, is […] The post Do You Want Extended Time Off From Your Job? Here's How to Ask For It appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

Is your job starting to feel like Groundhog Day? You may not be in the position to change jobs or careers right now, but there are some small changes you can make in your current job so it feels a little less repetitive. 6 ways to avoid a Groundhog Day experience at work 1. Take […] The post 6 Ways to Keep Your Job From Feeling Like Groundhog Day appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

We're more than halfway through the first month of 2023. This is usually the time when your new year's resolutions have either solidified into good habits, or have gone by the wayside. In the past few weeks, I've met with several potential clients who've decided this is the year they're finally going to stop putting […] The post Is 2023 the Year You Stop Putting Your Next Career Move On Hold? appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

Another year is coming to an end. The job market has been a bit of a roller coaster, beginning with the Great Resignation in full swing due to the pandemic, and ending in layoffs as a result of steady inflation during the majority of the year. Wherever you are in your career or job search, […] The post paNASH's 10 Best Blog Posts of 2022 appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

In my previous post, I talked about what to do after experiencing an unexpected layoff, providing advice for those who've recently been laid off in the early stages of a recession. For those who are still employed, I want to share some tips to help you be better prepared, in case you also experience a […] The post 8 Effective Ways to Prepare for a Proactive Job Search appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

A layoff can happen at any time, and as the year draws to a close, we can expect to see more layoffs. While this may sound like gloom and doom, there are some positive ways to handle a potential layoff, and successfully make a new career move. 6 ways to handle a layoff 1. Allow […] The post 6 Ways to Handle a Layoff During a Rocky Economy appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

Salary negotiations can be just as scary to some job candidates as the interview is. This is especially true when unprepared to handle the question, “What are your salary expectations?” These days, this question is usually the first one many recruiters or hiring managers ask. They ask this question first to make sure you're both […] The post Be Prepared, Not Scared, When It's Time for Salary Negotiations appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

The thought of planning and conducting a full-scale job search can seem overwhelming to a lot of job seekers. I can relate to feeling overwhelmed. When I got engaged last month, my feelings of happiness and excitement were also met with stress when I saw the wedding planning to-do list. My biggest concern was forgetting […] The post Are You Feeling Overwhelmed by Your Job Search? Here's How to Get Help! appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

It's smart to diversify your career, just like it is to diversify your stock portfolio. Investing time, money, and energy into new skills can provide a big return in opportunities and income. But how do you diversify your career? There are a few simple ways you may have never thought of before! 1. Diversify your […] The post 2 Ways to Diversify Your Career for Greater Success appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

One of the top things employers seek in job candidates these days is curiosity. Curiosity is also one of the best tools for a successful career path. When you become curious about the following things, you'll see a shift in the outlook of your career. Let your curiosity run wild on these 3 things 1. […] The post 3 Ways Curiosity Can Give You an Advantage in Your Career appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

Conducting a job search can be draining, especially when facing multiple rejections. These rejections can take their toll on your energy. This is why it's important to not only manage your time well during your job search, but also to manage your energy. Proper energy management requires you to be strategic with your job search. […] The post 5 Ways to Manage Your Energy During Your Job Search appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

Making a career change can seem daunting when you know it's necessary, but aren't sure what the change should entail. It's important to be as strategic as possible, instead of stumbling into something new that may or may not work out. One of the first steps in exploring what is both possible and realistic is […] The post 7 Strategic Questions to Ask Yourself When Making a Career Change appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

A few years ago I warned my readers about two job search trends. The negative aspects of these trends have reared their ugly heads again in recent weeks. Therefore, I thought it was appropriate to send out another warning. #1 of 2 Job Search Trends: Employers' misuse of personality assessments It's perfectly appropriate for employers […] The post Two Job Search Trends That Can Hurt Your Chances of Landing an Offer appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

It's the start of my favorite season, summertime! Although I love spending the summer outdoors paddle boarding, hiking, and more, I also like to spend it reading. Actually, I prefer to read year-round. But at the start of each summer, I enjoy providing book lovers with some reading suggestions based on the books I've read […] The post A Summer Reading List to Help You Gain More Professional Satisfaction appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

Although there are still labor shortages even in professional roles due to the Great Resignation, there is stiff competition among job seekers looking for remote job opportunities. More companies are now offering remote work. But, those opportunities make up only 20% of the current job openings, while 52% of all job applications are for remote […] The post 3 Ways to Successfully Compete for Remote Job Opportunities appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

The pandemic changed a lot about the way we work. As a result, it changed a lot about the way we look for jobs. If you're currently in the market for a job, the standard way of conducting a search won't cut it anymore. You're going to need some new strategies to be successful in […] The post 19 Ways to Have a Successful Post-COVID Job Search appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

If you've been reading this blog for a good amount of time, you're probably familiar with my client Robert. When he first came to me, he was stuck in a corporate nightmare job. Some evenings, Robert would find himself curled up in the fetal position and near tears at the thought of having to go […] The post From Nightmare Job to Dream Career: One Man's Story appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

These posts are usually geared toward my regular audience of job seekers. But occasionally, I'll write one for the audience of my audience: hiring managers. This week's post is for both groups of readers, with an aim to help improve the hiring process, during and after the Great Resignation. Employers are still struggling to attract […] The post 4 Ways Employers Can Improve the Hiring Process appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

The job search can be frustrating and discouraging. Especially if you're doing everything you know to do, but aren't sure if it's working. Below are six signs you can know your job search is (or isn't) moving in the right direction. If it's not, you'll discover some tips to help you re-route and get back […] The post 6 Signs Your Job Search Is Moving in the Right Direction appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

There's no such thing as a bad job, just a bad fit. As the Great Resignation continues, you may find yourself being lured away from your current job to another one. While you may be considering something new, you want to make sure you're not trading your current job for one that's a bad fit. The post 5 Ways to Find the Right Fit for Your Next Job appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

Recently, I was interviewed for a podcast on the topic of career guidance. One of the questions I got was, “What's one object that reflects your passion, and in what ways?” The object I chose was the fin from my standup paddle board. If you've spent any time reading this blog, you know how passionate The post How to Find Guidance and Stability for a Successful Job Search appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

In last week's post, I discussed ways job seekers can take advantage of the current job market created by the “Great Resignation.” As a follow-up, I want to illustrate how being honest about both your strengths and weaknesses, and developing good salary negotiation skills, can make a difference in a post-COVID job market, specifically in The post Reverse Job Search: How to Deal With Unsolicited Job Opportunities appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

The “Great Resignation” is in full effect due to the disruption of the pandemic, which has dramatically changed the job market. Workers, especially mid-career employees, are re-evaluating their careers. This re-evaluation has led to many employees resigning from their current jobs for various reasons. The biggest reason is due to burnout. Other reasons include organizational The post It's an Employee's Job Market. Here's How to Take Advantage of It. appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.