Everyone knows first impressions are important, but it’s less obvious that the “first impression” for a new job can take 60, 90, or even 180 days to make. Why? In large companies, it can take that long just to meet all of the important business partners and customers with whom you will be working…(Read More)

Written By: Taylor Gordon, Senior Account Executive at West Coast Careers When we evaluate the competitive nature of today’s job market here in Seattle, and even on a national scale, it is simply not enough anymore to just show up on the day of your interview and hope you will get the job. As…(Read More)

1. You’re Living the Status Quo If you’ve been at the same company and position without any advancement or promotion for the past three years—and you want to continue moving your career forward—it’s time to look elsewhere. Even in a large organization where promotions are tough to come by, you…(Read More)

Written By: Taylor Gordon, Senior Account Executive, West Coast Careers Let’s talk resume writing specifically for Sales Professionals. This is perhaps the #1 topic that I get asked about in my job on a daily basis. Luckily, and surprisingly, I’ve grown to love resume writing over the years – I should seriously consider starting…(Read More)

Many resolve to improve themselves in some capacity in the new year: lose weight, get in shape, get a promotion, make more money, spend more time with family and friends, work less, etc. But career achieving goals is a complex business–they take time, thought and strategy. Small, simple changes lay the foundation for major…(Read More)

Don’t give up on your job hunt during the holidays! Snag your new job while others are distracted or taking time off during the “slow” holiday period. Job seekers often suspend their job search for “the holidays,” from early or mid-November through New Year’s Day, on the theory that no one is…(Read More)

We all get there, at some point. We wake up and head to work, only to walk through the doors and realize whatever it was that motivated us in the weeks, months and years past is gone. The proverbial meteoric rise we were on has now stalled at its apex and you can feel that…(Read More)

We all have weaknesses and have experienced times of failure – but how we overcome those shortcomings often says a lot about our personalities and work ethics. Despite the lessons learned, our flaws are not always something we want to talk about, especially in a job interview. Regardless, it’s wise to be prepared for those…(Read More)

If you are a recent college graduate, or are new to the working world, you may wonder how you can start creating a lasting impact and impression. Glassdoor recently posted an article by Heidi Alderman in which she describes a few proven facts on how you can make a lasting impression within your first ten…(Read More)

Many of us work the typical Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM job. This is very routine and most people think they have their routine down to an art. However, the truth is, a lot of adults feel stuck in their routine and often think of ways to make their days more…(Read More)