September showed encouraging signs of hiring momentum, but is it enough to call it a surge? ADP reported stronger employment growth, midsized employers contributed meaningfully to new jobs, and layoffs declined. Career coach Annette Garsteck explores what these trends mean for professionals navigating a slower hiring process.

Seven books finished, two more tried on for size, and one question that kept surfacing: Who are you becoming? September's Reading Round-Up explores curiosity, continuous learning, rereading old ideas with new eyes, and the quieter ways we grow.

A job description defines a position. A job posting introduces candidates to your organization. See how thoughtful employers use transparent timelines, inclusive language, and clear AI expectations to attract qualified candidates.

The workplace will keep changing. Your ability to adapt matters, but so does making the value you create visible. Here's how adaptability, learning readiness, AI, and professional visibility work together as career competencies.

The August employment reports brought encouraging news, but ADP and BLS are once again telling very different stories. Here's what the latest hiring, layoff, and job openings data reveals about the labor market, employer caution, and whether we're beginning to see signs of a 2026 September Surge.

AI dominates today's career conversations, but we're missing a bigger discussion about how work itself is changing. August 2026's Reading Round-Up explores atomization, automation, and augmentation, three forces that can help us understand where work is headed and how we can lead our adaption.

Is the September Surge still real in 2026? Explore the latest U.S. job market signals, what they could mean for the fall hiring season, and why a strong job search strategy matters more than waiting for a hiring boom.

Eighteen months after I wrote the job description that reflected the work I was actually doing, my employer finally offered it to me. There was only one problem: I had already resigned.

There are millions of job openings, but far fewer hires. The July 2026 employment reports reveal a complicated job market where opportunities exist, hiring remains unpredictable, and strong relationships and interview skills can make a difference. Here's what the latest labor market data means for your career.

One of the best career books I read this month wasn't shelved in the career section. From executive presence and emotional intelligence to influence and resilience, my July 2026 Reading Round-Up reminded me that some of the most valuable career insights come from unexpected places.

Pay transparency laws are changing hiring practices, but the biggest opportunity isn't simply negotiating a better salary. Discover how reading job postings strategically can help you understand your market value, guide your professional development, and prepare you for promotions. Become a more intentional steward of your career.

In 2004, I left a successful 10-year career in telecommunications months before my organization experienced major restructuring. This isn't a story about luck or predicting the future. It's about recognizing meaningful change early, trusting informed judgment, and developing the career foresight that helps professionals navigate disruption with confidence.

Hiring didn't stop in June. It slowed. The latest employment reports reveal a more deliberate hiring market where persistence, preparation, and relationships matter more than ever. Learn what the June 2026 job market data means for your career and how to position yourself for new opportunities.

June's Reading Round-Up explores authentic career growth, identity, leadership, and self-reflection through books that ask an important question: Are you building a life that still feels like your own? Discover the books and ideas that shaped my thinking this month.

Most professionals think only of LinkedIn when they're looking for a new job. That's a mistake. Discover why your LinkedIn profile is one of the most important career management tools you'll use throughout your entire career.

You hit your goals. You do great work. You thought you'd be in a senior role by now. So why are others getting promoted ahead of you? A former Fortune 50 hiring leader shares what promotion discussions really sound like behind closed doors.

AI is changing how work gets done, but it is not replacing everything that makes you valuable. Learn how experienced professionals can stay relevant, adapt, and thrive by focusing on the uniquely human skills that matter most.

The May 2026 employment reports tell a larger story than job gains and losses. Hiring is expanding across industries, AI is accelerating workforce transformation, and companies are redefining the skills they need. Here's what these changes mean for your career and how to position yourself for what's next.

May 2026’s reading round-up explores self-worth, courage, leadership, workplace rights, AI, and professional growth through books by Amanda Nguyen, Jessica Simpson, Whoopi Goldberg, Anna Papalia, and more. The common thread? Trusting yourself and becoming more of who you already are.

Most people think LinkedIn is only for job searching. In reality, it is one of the most powerful tools available for visibility, networking, learning, and professional growth. Explore my favorite LinkedIn resources, tools, podcast episodes, and strategies.