Cindy Fassler, Career Coach and Executive Search

08/11/2026

I just redesigned my website. It got me thinking about something every job seeker needs to hear: when's the last time YOU looked at your own online presence with fresh eyes?

A Fresh Look Can Change Everything | I just gave gethiredwithcindy.com a makeover, and it got me thinking about something every job seeker needs to hear. When's the last time you looked at your own online presence with fresh eyes? Your LinkedIn profile. Your resume format. Even the way you talk abou...

08/11/2026

I just redesigned my website. It got me thinking about something every job seeker needs to hear: when's the last time YOU looked at your own online presence with fresh eyes?

https://cindyfassler.com/a-fresh-new-look-this-months-career-insight/

07/21/2026

Should you take the contract job — or hold out for "permanent"? If you've been asking yourself that question during a long job search, here's the short version: take the contract. Hiring managers aren't looking for people who waited it out on the sidelines — they're looking for people who stayed in motion. Here's how to make that contract work for you, not against you, when the next interview comes around. 👇

https://cindyfassler.com/contract-job/

06/19/2026

06/17/2026

Hiring doesn't stop for summer, it just slows down, and that distinction matters if you're job searching right now. With Q2 closing out, there's a short but real window to get in front of hiring managers before quarter-end budgets are spent and response rates dip in July and August. This week's post breaks down exactly where to focus over the next few weeks, and how to use the summer lull to set up a strong September. Give it a read, then let us know below: what are you seeing in the job market right now?

Mid-to-late Q2 May–June (quarter-end) is often a key hiring window before the summer slowdown begins. If you're actively searching, here's where to focus: Apply now, not later... June can bring a hiring dip as teams shift attention to Q3 planning and decision-makers start taking vacations. Getting...

05/16/2026

The job market is broken — and is to blame.

Job seekers are drowning in AI-generated spam job postings while are buried under fake, AI-written resumes. As someone with over 25 years in recruiting, Cindy Fassler has seen it firsthand: it's become nearly impossible to find a real human on either side of the process. But here's the good news — there are smart, strategic ways to cut through the noise and stand out. Read Cindy's latest post to find out exactly what you can do right now to rise above the AI garbage and get hired. 👇

https://cindyfassler.com/ai-to-find-jobs-and-candidates/

AI has already ruined the job market for both job seekers and recruiters It’s why both job seekers are struggling to find good jobs and recruiters are struggling to find good candidates.

04/22/2026

You've just navigated one of the most stressful chapters of your professional life — a prolonged — and then it happens: you accept a job offer, exhale for the first time in months, and almost immediately your dream job comes calling. Now what?

Before you act on emotion or impulse, take a breath — because how you handle the next few days could impact your professional brand, your income trajectory, and your long-term strategy for years to come. Here's exactly how to think it through.

How to Handle Two Job Offers When You've Already Said Yes. I just accepted a job offer. If you have been out of work for several months and you have finally received a job offer. The job is not ideal, but you need to work. Months ago, you interviewed for your perfect job, but the hiring manager offe...

04/08/2026

Are you Gen X and job hunting right now? You’re not imagining it—age bias is real, and it can feel discouraging. In this article, I share practical, research-backed strategies to help you stand out, stay competitive, and turn your experience into an advantage.

👉 Read it now and take control of your job search—and if this resonates, message me. I’d love to help you position your strengths with confidence.

In today’s rapidly evolving job market, Gen X (and older!) job seekers often find themselves at a difficult crossroads. If you are facing the unique challenges of a midcareer job seeker, don’t despair!