by Brendan Barca | Sep 26, 2018 | Career Resources, Fired Up Friday, Straddle The Line Blog
I’ve been unemployed for three weeks now. Over this time period I’ve experienced a wide spectrum of emotions and received all sorts of contradictory advice. Depending on who I talk to I can feel liberated and excited about what lies ahead or lost and...
by Brendan Barca | Sep 26, 2018 | Career Resources, Fired Up Friday, Straddle The Line Blog
Since being laid off a few weeks ago I’ve had countless hours to reflect on my career up to this point. One thing I’ve realized during this time off is that the biggest thing holding me back from achieving my goals is not the job I have or the...
by Brendan Barca | Mar 15, 2018 | Career Resources
Last week a friend reached out to me asking if I had any tips for her before heading into a first interview. Below, I’ve posted the template I shared with her. I highlight how to prepare for the interview, what questions to be ready for, what...
by Brendan Barca | Sep 15, 2017 | Career Resources
Having second thoughts about your career path? Wondering if it’s time to jump ship? A year ago, I was just like you. I had spent five years building the foundations of a promising career in financial sales. I clawed my way up from an entry-level...
by Brendan Barca | Jul 14, 2017 | Career Resources
Even after fighting through the gauntlet of grueling job boards and countless informational interviews, landing that perfect job is far from over. Despite your hard work to this point, the interview process still looms up ahead. A successful interview can...
by Brendan Barca | Jul 7, 2017 | Career Resources
If you want to build your ideal life it has to begin with you. No one is going to sit you down and tell you it’s time to start planning. No one is going to show you your path. It’s up to you to decide when to start and which direction to...