Jessica Pierce

We often forget the hiring process begins when we fill out a job application and continues to your first day on the job. Following directions per the job posting, being available and on time for interviews and professional follow up are just a few of the ways to be successful in the hiring process. All [...]

With so many Americans out of work there is an amazing amount of information – and misinformation – floating around on the internet. As I speak to more job seekers, it is apparent some of the biggest myths are about the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). It is estimated that as many as 72% of employers [...]

Over the last three years many American families, including mine, have been through career, financial and housing changes. To call it “change” almost dulls the valley of what we have lost and recovered since 2009. There were times when I didn’t know how I would feed my family. I didn’t know if my marriage would [...]

Chris Bisgrove and his family are friends of our family.  I was absolutely shocked when Chris called me up one day to let me know he was in the market for a new position.  I love his story for many reasons, including… his immediate jump on the situation, his ability to take advice (even if he [...]

Whether we are entering a new year or you are entering a new phase of your career, it is helpful and productive to have simple, attainable goals. Being a job seeker can feel like having a job and some days you might be spinning your wheels wondering what to do next. You might wonder if [...]

Whether you’re straight out of college or have years of experience in the corporate world, it is important to dress for success from the first job interview. You want to make a great first impression and be asked back for another interview. In Arizona we tend to have a more casual approach to how we [...]

As you continue your job search, consider all of your options including harnessing your knowledge and becoming a solopreneur. A solopreneur is an entrepreneur who works alone or solo. That isn’t to say their business isn’t a huge endeavor. It means they choose not to have a staff. They may from time to time partner [...]

Whether you’re unhappy in your current job or looking to re-enter the workforce, you should have a list of companies for whom you want to work. You have picked these companies because they have qualities that attract you. There are reasons to want to work at [insert name of dream company]. What do they all [...]

The holidays pose an interesting dilemma for some job seekers. They wonder if it is worth their time and effort to continue the search through December. Stop thinking and get searching! The next great opportunity is waiting for you. Just ask my friend Jeff Ashton who began his job search in February of 2009 and [...]

Sometimes we have to make it through the worst to experience the best of what life has to offer. My friend Chantie can tell you that! She and I have been friends for more than ten years – since our days at Intel. Her story – and that of her family – is like so [...]