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SMART Goals: Your Key to Career and Job Search Success
When looking for a new role or advancing your career, setting effective goals can make all the difference. SMART goals have been a...
Debra Armstrong
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Mastering the STAR Method for Interview Success
The STAR method is a great way to answer behavioral interview questions by explaining a specific Situation , Task , Action , and Result...
Debra Armstrong
3 min read


New Year , New Resume : Prepare for 2025
Happy New Year! 🎉 As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to refresh and ready your resume—whether you’re anticipating a career...
Debra Armstrong
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Turning the Spotlight on Your Strengths : Mastering Your Linkedin Profile
Many of my clients, and frankly, myself included, often struggle with how to talk about our achievements. We're frequently taught that...
Debra Armstrong
1 min read


𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 ☃️
The holiday season is often seen as a time for breaks and festivities, but it’s also a prime opportunity to advance your job search....
Debra Armstrong
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Designing an Engaging LinkedIn Profile Top Section
The top section of your LinkedIn profile acts as your digital handshake. It’s what people notice first, so it's crucial to optimize the...
Debra Armstrong
2 min read

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗢𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝘀
With the recent layoffs at Cisco, reflecting a broader trend in the tech industry, it’s crucial to remain proactive about career...
Debra Armstrong
1 min read

𝟱 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱
The job search journey often impacts our self-esteem, starting with rejections that can feel personal. From the standard "thank you but...
Debra Armstrong
1 min read

𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹
While reading a recent Wall Street Journal article, I thought about the changes in the job market that so many of us are experiencing...
Debra Armstrong
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𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀
G. Steven , my partner in life. business and crime (okay not crime) loves the quote, “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴...
Debra Armstrong
1 min read


𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀
When discussing job search strategies with clients, I often encounter a common hesitation: the reluctance to tap into their networks,...
Debra Armstrong
1 min read


Mastering the Interview Process: The Art of Decoding the Job Description
Interviews are your gateway to new opportunities, and mastering them starts well before you enter the meeting room. One crucial step...
Debra Armstrong
2 min read


Maximize Your Career Potential: The LinkedIn Strategy
Elevate Your Professional Journey with LinkedIn In the digital era of career development, LinkedIn stands out not just as a platform for...
Debra Armstrong
2 min read


Navigating Career Transitions: Your Roadmap to Success
A career transition can be a pivotal moment, filled with potential for growth and new opportunities.
Debra Armstrong
2 min read
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