Monica Fochtman, PhD, is a career clarity coach and resume expert, specializing in helping people find their true passion, with her company Sheldrake Consulting. When Paula’s son struggled with finding his ideal career, Paula reached out to Monica to come on the show.

We start with a look at resumes in 2023. Talking about ourselves and our strengths is important, and we are often tempted to list all of our strengths on a resume, but Monica explains why it’s better to focus on some key areas, tailored to the job you’re applying for.

We also discuss LinkedIn, where growing your network exponentially is possible. And it’s important to always be active on LinkedIn, not just when you’re job-hunting. The value in this is building your network before you need it. She suggests you schedule time to be active on the platform, just as you would plan out everything else on your to-do list, and make a habit of it.

Monica started her business in 2017 when she discovered a passion for helping people find their ideal careers. And she says there are two schools of thought – following your passion as a career or having a separate career that allows you to follow your passion when you aren’t at work.

To learn more about Monica and what she does, you can email her: monica@sheldrakeconsulting.com or visit her website at sheldrakeconsulting.com.