Career Kate

In 2009, I graduated college and started applying for a plethora of jobs. When I received my first rejection letter saying “Thank you for taking the time to interview for (insert job), we have decided to move forward with other candidates more suitable for the role…”. I was surprised, I honestly thought the interview went well, I was a little bummed. Trying to find a job wherever you are in your career is not an easy task. Nonetheless, instead of letting this rejection hold me back, kick me to the ground, or shatter my confidence, I tucked that rejection letter away and said to myself “I’ll show them!”. Not that I know where the letter is today, but the point is: have a positive mindset!  The fear of rejection is an unconscious blocker that has the ability to hold people back in their professional and personal lives equally. For instance, it might keep them from applying for the job they want because they don’t believe they have enough experience, or don’t speak up when t...

The Art of Networking with Dr. Marcia Ballinger I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Marcia Ballinger, Co-Founder/Principal of Leafblad, a national executive search firm and renowned author of the book, The 20-Minute Networking Meeting. I invite you to listen to our conversation to learn why networking is important! Click Here for Full Video Good Luck, Stay Healthy, Well and Sane. Career Kate

How to Achieve a Flawless Resume Check out this conversation with Ashley Houle, Sr. Recruiter at Hollstadt. We will be covering ways to achieve a polished resume to help you in your job search. Having a polished, tailored, and clean formatted resume that's specific to the job you are applying for will help you get noticed.  Ashley discussed why it is important to have a complete understanding of the job. Don’t be afraid to utilize key works within the job description to call out in your resume as it pertains to your experience and background. If anyone needs help, let me know. Happy to provide support in any way possible. Click here for the full video of our conversation! Best of Luck! Stay Safe, Sane and Healthy!      Sincerely, Career Kate

Planning for Success – It Takes More Than Luck to Succeed If you know me, you know I am a copious note taker. At any given moment I have at least 4 notebooks, 2 planners, and a bazillion pens in my home office. In college, I would write out what I needed to remember three times to help study for exams. I don’t know what it is, but if I don’t write something down it goes in one ear and straight out the other. Long story short, I am old-school when it comes to planning for success and I don’t use my computer, phone or tablet. I prefer using colored markers to make my goals, to-do lists, and aspirations look all pretty!  First off, if you have not heard of Ashley Shelly’s planners you should stop reading right now and check them out by clicking here . Here are a few key aspects to plan for success:  -         Planning is essential: Set aside a time at the end of the day to go over your lists, look at your calendar, and plan the priori...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61BmC-D7lqo&t=195s May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month  Kortney Rose Foundation As you may know, one of my passions is to help recognition the accomplishments of strong women who are doing fantastic things within our communities.   With that being said, May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month. I had the pleasure speaking with the Founder of The Kortney Rose Foundation, Kristen Gillette. I learned so much from our conversation and hope you do as well! To learn more about The Kortney Rose Foundation, get involved, and donate, please visit their website, and follow their social media pages noted below! To get involved with the HOPE and KINDNESS Initiative  click here . -         Website:   https://thekortneyrosefoundation.org/ -         Facebook: @thekortneyrosefoundation -         Insta...