Post-pandemic, some employers are calling their employees back to offices. To help job seekers find employers who offer remote jobs in 2023, I created this list. I’ll add to it over time and delete any employer who stops supporting remote employment.… Read more... “Employers Who Offer Remote Jobs in 2023” The post Employers Who Offer Remote Jobs in 2023 appeared first on VocationVillage.com ..read more

Dear Dr. Civitelli, I find it difficult to ask for the salary I think I deserve. Could you give me some suggested scripts? Signed, Marsha Los Angeles, CA   Dear Marsha, Yes! What to say depends on the situation, but here are common ones, with suggested wording.… Read more... “Salary Raise Negotiation Scripts” The post Salary Raise Negotiation Scripts appeared first on VocationVillage.com ..read more

Whether it is effective to use media for career exploration, we all do it! Media influences our perception of the world. I researched what career professionals in different professions say about the shows that portray their career field, and I assigned a grade based on how accurate they say the show is.… Read more... “Using Media for Career Exploration” The post Using Media for Career Exploration appeared first on VocationVillage.com ..read more

I asked executive recruiters and employers for their advice about how executives should job search during a pandemic. I asked each of them… What should executive job seekers do to attract your attention when there are so many unemployed executives? Do you rule out job seekers who have been unemployed for a specific amount of time? … Read more... “COVID-19 Series: Advice from Executive Recruiters” The post COVID-19 Series: Advice from Executive Recruiters appeared first on VocationVillage.com ..read more

For the past decade, I’ve worked as a career coach most of the time, but recently a tech company retained my services again as a recruiter. Being on the employer side of the aisle reminded me of some things I believe job seekers should know about hiring.… Read more... “Job Search Tips from a Recruiter in 2022” The post Job Search Tips from a Recruiter in 2022 appeared first on VocationVillage.com ..read more

American education relies on adjunct professors who teach in university and community college classrooms on a contract basis. The trend toward shifting teaching loads to an adjunct workforce is speeding up, with 75% of college classroom instructors now working in a non-tenure track position.… Read more... “Career Change for Adjunct Professors” The post Career Change for Adjunct Professors appeared first on VocationVillage.com ..read more

What is e-coaching for my career? E-coaching for your career is coaching via email to get help with any of the career-related areas in which I have expertise. In general, if the topic is related to choosing, changing, or advancing your career, I can probably help.… Read more... “E-Coaching FAQ” The post E-Coaching FAQ appeared first on VocationVillage.com ..read more

Impostor Syndrome is destructive because everyone who suffers from it thinks they are unique in feeling the way they do, and that everyone else is more carefree and confident. I wrote this article to show how common Impostor Syndrome is. Impostor Syndrome is a description (originally called Impostor Phenomenon) first identified by Dr.… Read more... “If You Have Impostor Syndrome, Join the Club” The post If You Have Impostor Syndrome, Join the Club appeared first on VocationVillage.com ..read more

Many people feel unsure about how to prepare for an interview. It’s helpful to follow a checklist of actions to take, so here is one you can use. __ Clarify with the employer the format of the interview (in person, video, or phone).… Read more... “How to Prepare for an Interview – Checklist” The post How to Prepare for an Interview – Checklist appeared first on VocationVillage.com ..read more

I appreciate job search coaching success stories because for many people, a job search is frustrating and demoralizing. During a job search, everything can change for the better after one conversation or connection, so a big part of job search coaching is encouraging job seekers not to give up.… Read more... “Job Search Coaching Success Stories” The post Job Search Coaching Success Stories appeared first on VocationVillage.com ..read more