Spotlight on You Discussions

Resume Formatting and Samples

Wed, 20 May 2020 19:27:25 GMT

Good thread on the May 20 Spotlight on You session talking about Best Practices for formatting, when to use different types and ATS compatibility. A great resource is always John Suarez's monthly column and samples. Most recent versions came be found in his blog here, archive copies are in the monthly Spotlight Magazine in the members only archives here.

Where else do you find good samples and examples?

Salary and Income Expectations?

Wed, 20 May 2020 19:23:52 GMT

A lot of talk about this in today's Spotlight on You session. How do we give guidance to our clients? Consensus thoughts include using tools like Glassdoor, Salary.com and onetonline.org. Good conversation about making sure to localize the results - some regions have higher demand, hence higher levels. Other thoughts and tools?

Using Zoom or Video conferencing with clients?

Wed, 6 May 2020 20:37:27 GMT

QUESTION posed during the Spotlight on You webinar chat series: Since COVID-19, how many Coaches are using online/Zoom as means to meet with clients? - Asked by C Peay

Setting Up My Business

Wed, 6 May 2020 20:38:21 GMT

QUESTION posed during the Spotlight on You webinar chat series: What advise do you have for someone who is waiting for their results for their PARW Certification exam and just getting their company set up and begin their marketing to get themselves known? (9 yrs experience writing resumes for a consulting firm but just now going independent.) - Asked by Margaret

Marketing and Getting Business Now?

Wed, 6 May 2020 20:40:00 GMT

QUESTION posed during the Spotlight on You webinar chat series: Basically - how do I justify continuation of our company's internal career coaching program when they are cutting so many employees? We are a healthcare organization that is losing $$$$ because of no paying customers/patients except for COVID 19. I have some ideas but could use your help. Thank you! - Asked by Anna W

Coaching in This Environment

Wed, 6 May 2020 20:41:04 GMT

QUESTION posed during the Spotlight on You webinar chat series: I am fortunate to be doing career coaching within a healthcare organization. The employees that I am coaching are using this opportunity to better themselves by taking courses. That is the good news. The challenge as delivered by my boss yesterday is that I have to justify keeping the coaching program. I am glad to be hearing from you experts today to help me write up that proposal. I appreciate any insights you can offer. Thank you! -Asked by Anna W