Francie Van Wirkus 8/11/24 Francie Van Wirkus 8/11/24

New Job Jitters

As you start your new job, rather than thinking about how vulnerable you have felt in your job search, focus on the present moment of your new job and then look to the future.

Francie Van Wirkus 8/4/24 Francie Van Wirkus 8/4/24

The Lonely Business of Job Searching

Rather than focus on others, turn your attention to your present moment. Forget the outside noise.

Francie Van Wirkus 7/28/24 Francie Van Wirkus 7/28/24

Low Ball Contract Opportunities

The low ball contract opportunity is en vogue once again (did it ever go out of style?).

Francie Van Wirkus 7/21/24 Francie Van Wirkus 7/21/24

Interview Red Flag + Rad Culture Query Tool

Francie Van Wirkus 7/14/24 Francie Van Wirkus 7/14/24

8-Hour Technical Tests + Chocolate Chip Cookie Baking Contests

Truth: what the job market is doing or not doing does not matter as much as your focus and intent, so you can be steadfast and resilient.

Francie Van Wirkus 7/8/24 Francie Van Wirkus 7/8/24

Job Referral Vs. Advocacy

Can you be an advocate for a job searcher? When networking, can you ask for advocacy when the time is right?

Francie Van Wirkus 7/3/24 Francie Van Wirkus 7/3/24

The Ghost Job

Francie Van Wirkus 6/19/24 Francie Van Wirkus 6/19/24

Networking is a Grind (do it anyway)

Networking is the heart of your job search. Expect good things.

Francie Van Wirkus 6/12/24 Francie Van Wirkus 6/12/24

Your Job Search Needs Personal Vision

Long after your job search is over, the growth you experience through developing a personal vision, and then living with a personal vision as a guide, will remain with you as a constant companion.