Career Planning 101: How to Set Yourself Up for Success Post-Layoff

A layoff can shake more than your income—it can shake your confidence, identity, and sense of direction. One day you’re managing deadlines, meetings, and responsibilities.The next, you’re staring at an inbox that suddenly feels… quiet. If you’ve recently been laid off, let’s get one thing straight: A layoff is not a reflection of your value, … Continue reading Career Planning 101: How to Set Yourself Up for Success Post-Layoff

Are Jobs Everywhere in 2026? Refine Your Job Strategically for Results

As we move deeper into 2026, you might be wondering: Are jobs really “everywhere” like people once said? The short answer is no — not in the way you might hope. While there are opportunities, the job market is more nuanced, competitive, and strategic than ever before. Here’s what the data and recent trends are … Continue reading Are Jobs Everywhere in 2026? Refine Your Job Strategically for Results

Resume Hacks to Get Interviews Faster (Even After a Layoff)

If you’ve been recently laid off, I know the job hunt can feel like trying to sprint through quicksand. Everyone keeps telling you to “update your resume,” but nobody tells you how to update it so employers actually call you back. Here’s the truth:Recruiters are skimming hundreds of resumes at warp speed. If yours doesn’t … Continue reading Resume Hacks to Get Interviews Faster (Even After a Layoff)

Way to Know If You Need HR Support (Even as a Small Business)

If you’re a small business owner or a one-person empire with a growing team, here’s the truth: HR isn’t just for big companies with corporate cafeterias and a whole floor of compliance people. HR is simply the people side of your business—how you hire, manage, pay, protect, and grow your team. When that side gets … Continue reading Way to Know If You Need HR Support (Even as a Small Business)

Top Tools to Kickstart Your Freelancing Career as a GenZer

If you're a GenZer trying to figure out how to make money on your own terms, you’re not alone. The 9-to-5 grind isn’t for everyone—and that’s okay. Freelancing is booming, and more of your generation is jumping in headfirst. Whether you're fresh out of school, in between jobs, or just tired of clocking in for … Continue reading Top Tools to Kickstart Your Freelancing Career as a GenZer

Starting an Online Business – First Few Steps After a Layoff

Let’s face it—getting laid off sucks. Whether you saw it coming or it hit you like an unexpected plot twist in your favorite Netflix series, it can leave you wondering, “What now?” But here’s the good news: a layoff doesn’t have to be a dead-end. Sometimes, it’s just life’s way of nudging you into that … Continue reading Starting an Online Business – First Few Steps After a Layoff

Career Planning 101: How to Set Yourself Up for Success Post-Layoff

Let’s be honest: being laid off feels like someone pulled the rug out from under your career—and then had the nerve to ask you to still land on your feet. If you’ve recently been laid off, I want you to hear this loud and clear: it’s not the end of your career—it’s a forced pivot … Continue reading Career Planning 101: How to Set Yourself Up for Success Post-Layoff

Is Working Overemployment Still Possible in 2025 or Will RTO Mandate End It?

As we step into 2025, the workplace landscape is undergoing significant transformations, particularly concerning remote work, overemployment, and return-to-office (RTO) mandates. Let's delve into these developments and their implications for professionals navigating this evolving environment. Overemployment: Juggling Multiple Remote Roles The term "overemployment" refers to individuals holding multiple full-time remote jobs simultaneously, a trend that … Continue reading Is Working Overemployment Still Possible in 2025 or Will RTO Mandate End It?

Navigating the Return-to-Office Mandate with MentorShelly Career Services

https://www.youtube.com/live/82iIMZj6k7w?si=lipX6gOxb-btMx6l As the dust settles on the global pandemic, a new storm brews in the corporate world: the return-to-office mandate. This policy has become a polarizing topic, highlighting a significant divide between employer expectations and employee desires for flexibility and autonomy. While some view the return to a physical office as a step towards normalcy … Continue reading Navigating the Return-to-Office Mandate with MentorShelly Career Services

The Surprising Truth About Employers and Remote Work

https://youtu.be/5ABXguE3HxQ We will watch and review a company's remote work policy and their strong sense of openness and collaboration. Video Reacted Why are some employers implementing return to the office mandates? In 2023, some employers are implementing return-to-office mandates for a variety of reasons. One key factor is the belief that in-person interactions foster better … Continue reading The Surprising Truth About Employers and Remote Work