Relaxed woman at desk with laptop and a hot cup of coffee, reading The Career Counter's articles on career and home organization

Category: Job Search

Find articles to help you in your job search, including tips on resume writing, interview preparation, and networking. Discover strategies to stand out in a competitive job market and land your dream job.

  • Work from Home Jobs for Moms with No Experience

    You've got kids at home and you need a job fast. Going back to school to earn a certificate or degree might not be an option for you right now. I get it! I'm a mom to two young kids. I understand the challenge of fitting a job in the jigsaw puzzle that is life…

    Work from Home Jobs for Moms with No Experience
    Learn More →
  • Top Six Career Change Tips for Moms

    If you're a mom making a career change, there are many factors to consider. Are you willing to get more training or education? If you're changing industries, are you willing to take a pay cut? What type of flexibility does your target job or industry offer? Career change after kids is entirely possible. In fact,…

    Top Career Change Tips for Moms
    Learn More →
  • The #1 Secret to a Successful Job Search

    The number one secret to a successful job search in these uncertain times is: patience. Yep, that's right. Before you roll your eyes, let me explain a little. You might be thinking, but I've got to put food on the table. Rent is due. I need an income, STAT. Regardless of the urgency of your…

    The #1 Secret to a Successful Job Search
    Learn More →
  • The #1 Thing to Do to Avoid Age Discrimination in Your Job Search

    As if turning 40 isn't fun enough, now you get to start worrying about age discrimination in your job search. If you thought that colonoscopies, mammograms, and crown replacements were fun, wait until you join the party of applying for jobs while being considered an "older worker." I'm not writing this to depress anyone. But…

    The #1 Thing to Do to Avoid Age Discrimination in Your Job Search
    Learn More →
  • Five Key Strategies for Career Change after Kids

    Career change after kids is entirely possible. In fact, it can be down right exhilarating and even fun. You just need the right information and a simple framework. I've never actually sat down and thought specifically about how my mom skills connect to my career as a coach and educator. But looking back on the…

    Five Key Strategies for Career Reinvention after Kids
    Learn More →
  • Six Tips for a Job Search During a Pandemic

    If you're currently in the midst of a job search during the pandemic, you are likely facing much uncertainty. Should you wait out the storm before transitioning? If you have been laid off, are companies even hiring right now? And if they are, how do you set yourself apart from the thousands of other job…

    Six Tips for a Job Search During a Pandemic
    Learn More →
  • How to Get a Flexible Job (with Kids at Home)

    For moms returning to work or changing careers, flexibility is key. Given the pandemic, many parents will be home-schooling their kids full or part-time, so having a flexible job is a necessity. Even if your kids are returning to school full-time, flexibility is still an important factor to consider. But how can you tell if…

    How to get a flexible job with kids at home
    Learn More →
  • Top Networking Tips for Moms Returning to Work

    As a mom re-entering the workforce there are countless things you are probably thinking about. Updating your resume, writing that dreaded cover letter, and preparing for the (gulp) interview are no doubt top concerns. Figuring out how you're going to balance being a mom with the demands of a new job is probably also front…

    Top Networking Tips for Moms Returning to Work
    Learn More →
Load More Articles