Rachel Lawson

If you’ve been thinking about making a move but telling yourself to “wait until the new year” or “see how the market shakes out,” I’m going to be direct with you: Waiting is usually a mistake. Right now (late Q4 into early Q1) is one of the most strategically advantageous times of the year to be applying, especially  if you’re an experienced professional with a real track record. The hiring market hasn’t stopped, it’s just quieter and quieter markets favor prepared candidates who know how to...

You are at your desk, or at home watching TV when you get a call from a recruiter who has found your contact information using the many secrets of the trade. Before you hang up the phone, remember that recruiters can hold the keys to the hidden jewels of the job market. Use them and they may just open the door to a new career opportunity. What I have learned working behind the scenes is the important role a recruiter can play in a person's career path. Even if you are not looking now, you may...

If I were giving direct advice to job-seekers: Ensure your resume showcases what you can do for companies now : measurable outcomes, real projects, real value. Make your resume clean and modern in format so it reads (and parses) quickly and clearly. Show your readiness for the modern workplace by highlighting how you work: remote, distributed, collaborative, and values-driven, so your culture fit and contribution come through clearly on your resume. Use your story to demonstrate that you’re...