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Navigating the Dreaded Salary Discussion
I have a good friend who is in a job search after being laid off five months ago. She is seeing first-hand how tough the job market is right now. She is highly qualified and still struggling to get interviews. It’s rough out there. We recently talked about her job search, and a big part of the conversation centered on one tricky question: What salary are you looking for? This question can feel like a landmine. A wrong answer can blow up your chances. Quote a number that is to
Heidi McDonald
Nov 243 min read
These People are Lying to You
So many of the people giving career advice out there are lying to you. I said what I said. Truly, a lot of so-called “experts” are out...
Heidi McDonald
Aug 282 min read
Coming Back After a Long Career Break
This topic is personal for me. I was moving up the HR ranks at a nonprofit, then I had a baby and everything shifted. I’m sure many of...
Heidi McDonald
Aug 253 min read


BIG NEWS!!!
Yours truly is now an official instructor with School District 196 Community Education! I am so excited to announce that in the coming...
Heidi McDonald
Aug 211 min read
The Best Tip I've Got, Just for You
Think the job search only starts when you need a new job? Not true. For anyone serious about building a strong career, the search is...
Heidi McDonald
Aug 191 min read
What the Cheesecake Factory Can Teach You About a Smart Job Search
Let’s talk about how a good job search should work. Think of it like ordering off the menu at The Cheesecake Factory. Stay with me. That...
Heidi McDonald
Aug 112 min read
Why I Offer Online Presence Support (and Why You Should Care)
I help clients build and maintain a strong online presence—not just for their job search, but for their careers as a whole. That means...
Heidi McDonald
Aug 62 min read
Can your resume pass the 10-second test?
A hard truth coming right out of the gate: the first time a recruiter looks at your resume, they aren't reading it. And it's not what you...
Heidi McDonald
Aug 52 min read
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