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Marlo Lyons
Jan 6
Gen Z Fears Entering The Job Market
The job market is tight, competition is fierce, and entry-level roles are harder to land than ever. Anxious grads are looking at their...


Marlo Lyons
Sep 12, 2024
Are You Joining A Toxic Company?
Imagine pulling into the parking lot of a new job, only to see this sign. I found this sign in a parking garage in Florence, Italy and...

Marlo Lyons
Sep 10, 2024
4 Ways to Make A Connection To Your Interviewer
When interviewing for jobs, it’s critical to let your authenticity shine through. Showing your interviewer your true self will help you...

Marlo Lyons
Apr 26, 2024
How to "Be" the New Career
Transitioning careers requires more than mere aspiration; it demands a complete immersion into the qualities and skills associated with...


Marlo Lyons
Apr 18, 2024
Months of Job Cuts Leave Some Workers Scarred by Multiple Layoffs
Some workers are being laid off more than once and feeling exhausted trying to overcome constant instability. Nygel Jones was laid off...


Marlo Lyons
Apr 12, 2024
No experience? No problem!
How can you navigate the job market when you don't have much professional experience? I recently had the amazing chance to share my...

Marlo Lyons
Apr 10, 2024
What to do AFTER applying for a job
When you apply for a job online, do you expect a recruiter to call you? If you find yourself waiting endlessly only to receive a...

Marlo Lyons
Apr 8, 2024
What to do BEFORE applying for a job
You see a job that align seamlessly with your skills and experience. You submit your application online, complete with your meticulously...

Marlo Lyons
Apr 4, 2024
How to Address a Resume Gap When Switching Careers
The prospect of a new career can hold a sense of excitement. But what should you do if your job search has become a disheartening slog...

Marlo Lyons
Feb 20, 2024
Ways to Prepare for Situational Interview Questions
When interviewing for a new job, anticipating and preparing answers in writing to the most common situational questions — such as how you...

Marlo Lyons
Dec 18, 2023
New Year, New Job? Start Planning Now
With a new year approaching, maybe finding a new job is on your list of resolutions. Being clear on what you want and aligning your...

Marlo Lyons
Sep 28, 2023
How To Write a Thank-You Email After an Interview
Whether you felt you aced the interview or bombed it, a thank-you note is critical to remain a candidate in competition for a job. I've...

Marlo Lyons
Sep 20, 2023
What to Do When You're Laid Off
Layoffs are just not stopping. More than 230,000 layoffs in 2023 followed the 15.4 million in 2022. When it happens, all kinds of...

Marlo Lyons
Aug 31, 2023
Finding a Job When You Have No Experience
Most entry level roles require two to three years of previous job experience. If you’re new to the workforce, how can you qualify? The...

Marlo Lyons
Aug 1, 2023
How to Evaluate a Potential Employer in a Downturn
With rising interest rates, high inflation, political issues, and war all contributing to a roller coaster global economic outlook, it’s...

Marlo Lyons
Jul 16, 2023
Should You Disclose a Disability to a New or Potential Employer?
When filling out a job application, you may see some questions about whether you have a disability or have ever had one. Should you...

Marlo Lyons
Jun 29, 2023
How to Explain a Gap in Your Resume
Since the pandemic, most employers have been more understanding and less discriminating regarding resume gaps — but you have to be ready...

Marlo Lyons
Mar 16, 2023
Keeping Your Confidence Up During a Lengthy Job Search
If you’ve lost your job, it can be hard to remember all your career successes and stay positive. But you can’t replace your old job by...

Marlo Lyons
Feb 23, 2023
5 Signs That a Layoff Is Coming
The unfortunate truth is that layoffs may not be slowing down given the uncertain economy. If you’re new to the workforce, the thought of...

Marlo Lyons
Jan 30, 2023
How to Quit — and Leave the Door Open to Coming Back
Whether you’re parting with a company to pursue a new opportunity, being let go in a mass layoff, or leaving a toxic team, you never know...
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