The TCN Blog
Perspectives on work, growth, and meaningful connection.
Practical writing for job seekers, mentors, coaches, and employers navigating a changing job market.
Beyond the Jobs Report: What the 2026 Labor Market Means for Talent, Mentorship, and Hiring
Employment numbers only tell part of the story. Learn how job seekers, mentors, and employers can move beyond statistics to build more meaningful professional connections.
Read articleThe September Jobs Report Is Out. Here's What It Means for Our Community.
For job seekers, this is a reason to focus on relevant roles, measurable accomplishments, and meaningful professional connections.
Read articleThe AI Career Divide: Who Benefits When Hiring Becomes More Automated?
Technology is changing how we communicate value in the job market. Discover how to use AI responsibly while maintaining the human connection that defines professional success.
Read articleAI Can Help Write Your Resume. It Can't Live Your Experience.
AI can help you organize your skills, identify keywords, and prepare for interviews.
Read articleAI Is Changing Work. But What Should Professionals Actually Do About It?
Understanding AI: Recognizing its limitations, including inaccurate outputs, privacy risks, and the need for human review.
Read articleThe Connection Thread: Who Can You Help This Week?
A job seeker needs guidance.
Read articleThe Hiring Blind Spot: Are Companies Overlooking the Talent They Need Most?
Is your hiring process eliminating great candidates instead of finding them? Learn why focusing on potential and transferable skills helps you find the talent you actually need.
Read articleStop Calling Yourself "Just" Anything
"I'm just an administrative assistant."
Read articleYour Hiring Process May Be Screening Out the People You Need
Its job description requires a particular degree, a specific industry background, and experience with several software platforms.
Read articleThe Candidate Experience Is Part of Your Employer Brand
A candidate spends hours preparing.
Read articleThe Mentorship Gap: Why Experience Alone Isn't Enough to Create Opportunity
Experience alone doesn't guarantee professional success. Learn how mentors and coaches can bridge the gap to provide more meaningful, contextual guidance to job seekers.
Read articleCareer Coaches: The Resume Is Only Part of the Work
Sometimes a client comes to you asking for help with their resume.
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