The Career RelaunchBlog

(Updated July 2019) Is your desired Twitter username already taken and no longer available? So annoying! I’ve been there. I truly feel your pain. When I first set up my Twitter account in 2008, I intentionally wanted to keep a low profile, especially because I was still an employee at a large company. It’s hard to believe […]

One of the most effective ways to learn about a company or industry is to conduct an informational interview. In my own life, I’ve seen informational interviews plant the seeds to many career opportunities down the road. For example, an informational interview with a journalist in Honolulu led to an introduction that helped me land […]

You never know where you’ll find your next role. It’s certainly possible you’ll find your next job through “traditional” means like job boards or job postings. However, you’re much more likely to stumble upon your next role when you least expect it. Most statistics suggest employers fill the majority of job openings through the “unadvertised […]

One of the most common questions I get from people thinking about moving on from their jobs is how best to resign. Resigning from your job can rather confusing & delicate. When you resign the right way, you can leave a very positive impression amongst the colleagues you leave behind. When you resign in an unprofessional manner, […]

If you’ve decided to start your own business and become your own boss, congratulations! I did this myself in 2013, and I’ve never felt more professionally fulfilled, excited, and engaged in my life. You’re in for a wild ride full of highs and lows. The highs are incredible–that feeling of creating something from nothing, building your […]