Jessica’s Answer: When I first started coaching, I would tell people to call 3 times before leaving a message (because the point was to get them in). However, with today's technology, people are checking their caller ID, so if they see you're calling and not leaving a...

Jessica’s Answer: If you want to speak with them,  a good time to call is when you think they'll answer. Here are the concerns I hear around "when to call": 1. If I call during the week, I'll disturb him/her at work2. I can't call during the weekend because it's...

Jessica’s Answer: I'm answering this question today, because my lucky # is 18 and this is question 18.  Here's what I think about luck: Luck is another one of those excuses that people use to blame, when they aren't taking action.  "I'm just not lucky." Of...

Jessica’s Answer: I won't deny that ageism exists in our industry.  I also won't buy into it. You know why? Because I've coached over 1,000 people one-on-one, and here's what I've learned: 1. Anyone over 50 who thinks he/she is not being hired because of his/her...

Jessica’s Answer: Because I can't ask you why you're turning down the work, if you want to work with this person, I'll address this question based on two possibilities.  If it's some other reason, put it in the comments section and I'll answer based on your...

Jessica’s Answer: Sometimes the way y'all phrase your questions, cracks me up!  Let me address the later part of that question since it's what's helping me fill my laugh quota for today... If you are not annoying or cheesy, you will not be perceived that...