If you're considering a job change this year, you're not alone. Many professionals I've spoken with recently aren't actively searching yet. They're exploring possibilities, testing the market, or making plans to pursue a new opportunity later this year. Many have been on the sidelines waiting out the last few years. However, this is not a job market that will "return to normal". Last year taught everyone the new normal. Those entering the job market this year, or planning to,

Five years ago, most professionals believed their biggest obstacle was getting past the ATS. Job seekers spent countless hours optimizing keywords, adjusting formatting, and tailoring resumes to match job descriptions. The prevailing belief was simple: If you could get through the ATS, you could get hired. Today, many experienced professionals have a different problem. They're getting interviews. They're making it to second and third rounds. They're speaking with hiring manag

If your job search feels harder than it did a few years ago, you are not imagining it. Many senior professionals are applying to dozens, sometimes hundreds, of jobs with little traction. Interview processes now take longer. Hiring timelines are slower. Highly qualified candidates are struggling to gain momentum. And understandably, many professionals are starting to ask the same question: “What changed?” The reality is the hiring market is still moving, but it is moving diffe

If it feels like every headline is telling you AI is coming for your job, you’re not imagining it. Between layoffs, new hiring technologies, AI interviews, and job descriptions suddenly asking for “AI skills,” it’s easy to feel like the ground is shifting under our feet. But here’s the truth most headlines miss: AI isn’t ending careers — it’s changing how we create value and do our jobs . And for seasoned professionals, that’s not bad news. This moment isn’t about starting ov

It’s that time of year. Businesses are closing their books, CEOs are reviewing performance, and strategic plans for the new year are being mapped out. But have you done the same for your career? Treat your career like a business—you are the CEO, and your time, energy, and skills are the assets. Reflecting on the past year with intention can give you clarity, momentum, and a plan to hit the ground running in the new year. Here’s how to do it. 1. Celebrate Wins – “What Worked”

In product and tech, we spend a lot of time identifying and understanding customers, mapping their journeys, and considering everyone who influences the experience. To be successful, strategy requires clear and accurate information. The same principle applies to your job search. The market is more technology-driven than ever—but at the center of hiring decisions are still HUMANS. Is your job search strategy—or career advancement plan—built on clear and accurate information ab