Career Catalyst

How to Recover after a Setback:

How to Recover after a Setback - Denver Career Catalyst Okay, so you got fired or laid off and you followed all the tips from last week. What now?   Depending on the general state of your finances, you have, essentially, three options: Find a job as soon as you can Be picky and strategic about your search Get a retirement job   Let’s go…

Everyone Gets Fired (at Least Once)

Everyone Gets Fired (at Least) Once - Denver Career Catalyst Okay, maybe everyone is a bit of an exaggeration, but not by much. The truth is, most of us will experience some form of involuntary job loss at some point: a firing, a layoff, a restructuring, or even the closing of a business. It stinks in the moment, but it also has the potential to…

How Recruiters Work:

Questions to Ask in an Interview - Denver Career Catalyst Last week I covered some things to avoid saying when you’re in a job interview. This week, I’ll talk you through some good questions to ask your interviewers to ensure that you get the info you need, and that you demonstrate your preparedness and enthusiasm for the job. Why is this position open...

Should I Use a Recruiter?

Should You Work with a Recruiter? - Denver Career Catalyst The job market stinks right now, no two ways about it. But if you’re struggling to find a job, will it help you to work with a recruiter?   Let’s start with who recruiters are. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types: in-house and external. (There’s actually a lot more nuance than that, but let.....

What Do I Even Want to DO?? Discovering a Career You Can Love:

Success in Your Job Search Bonus Tip: How to Use Recruiters (and how not to) - Denver Career Catalyst   Recruiters can help– but they aren’t magic. Headhunters and recruiters can seem a little like fairy god-job-finders: someone who will match you to a role you want? Heck yeah!   But, of course, that’s not the whole story. If you’re in a very in-demand field with highly specialized skills,...

Questions to Ask in an Interview:

It's Time! - Denver Career Catalyst Now that we’ve had a chance to settle into 2026 a bit, it’s time to think about some updates! Is your LinkedIn looking good? Have you captured your latest projects on your resume? While it’s obviously not urgent, I recommend updating things at least annually so that you know things are current...

How to Interview Well:

How to Interview Well - Denver Career Catalyst   Lots of people find that they get very nervous in an interview, so if you do, too, know that it’s not unusual. These tips will help you get through the process a little bit. Learn as much as you can about the employer before you interview. Look at their website and their LinkedIn company…

Help! What Goes on My Resume?

New Year Job Search Reset Time - Denver Career Catalyst By this time, you’ve probably noticed a bit more movement on the jobs front: you’re starting to hear back about things you applied for before the holidays, and you’ve seen the number of posted jobs increase. Welcome to the second week of the year! How can you take advantage of all this? Well, ...

Recovering after a bad interview:

Recovering After a Bad Interview - Denver Career Catalyst Have you ever been so nervous about an interview for a job you really wanted that you… sort of blew the interview?   Don’t fret too much!   Here are some small steps you can take to recover: Send a thank-you note to the people who interviewed you, restating your interest and possibly re-framin...