Career / individual / Job Search
by Sherri Edwards · Published December 1, 2022 · Last modified October 14, 2022
In the beginning, I created my own job search training materials and delivered presentations at job fairs. I had spots on a local television news station career segment and wrote articles for the Seattle...
Going into the new millennium, many people found themselves unemployed. There were major mergers and acquisitions as businesses adjusted, and these changes led to massive layoffs. Salary expectations for those who had had their...
Career / individual / Job Search
by Sherri Edwards · Published October 1, 2022 · Last modified August 29, 2022
Sometimes things happen for a reason. One thing became incredibly clear. I needed to call my own shots. By the time I made the decision to start my own business in 1997, I had...
Career / individual / Job Search
by Sherri Edwards · Published September 1, 2022 · Last modified August 9, 2022
The staffing industry was extremely chaotic and intense. When I stepped in, I quickly determined that much of the chaos stemmed from the absence of processes for handling new requests and following up with...
Career / individual / Job Search
by Sherri Edwards · Published August 1, 2022 · Last modified August 10, 2022
Going into the 90’s, I ran staffing and recruiting businesses. Our staffing services supported fluctuating demands across many industries, while our recruiting efforts also addressed administrative and managerial roles in our client companies. Within...
Career / individual / Job Search
by Sherri Edwards · Published July 1, 2022 · Last modified June 30, 2022
As I enter into my 25th year as a business owner, I reflect back on they path that led me to this decision and know there would be little I’d change. My goal wasn’t...
Career / individual / Job Search
by Sherri Edwards · Published June 1, 2022 · Last modified May 23, 2022
If your mental health is in jeopardy, resigning from a toxic job is one option to consider. However, being without income or medical insurance while you figure out what to do next can create...
Career / individual / Job Search
by Sherri Edwards · Published May 1, 2022 · Last modified April 29, 2022
It may be naivety on my part, but there are some things that still surprise me. One thing in particular is when people ask for “interview tips” the night before an interview. Another is...
Career / individual / Job Search
by Sherri Edwards · Published April 1, 2022 · Last modified April 26, 2022
To many, networking is an extracurricular activity to pursue “when there is time”. Or, it’s an activity you engage in when you were between jobs. It took a while, but somewhere along the line...
For the past 25 years, I’ve helped people achieve their career goals. Although encouragement is a big part of coaching, blowing smoke does nothing to move the dial. Each situation requires a reality check...
