Adrian Klaphaak, CPCC
Career Coach
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Co-authored Articles (30)
Your Ultimate Guide for Finding a New Hobby You Enjoy
Explore your interests and discover creative ways to fill your time If you’re bored or need a new activity to kill some time, finding the right hobby can help you feel happy and fulfilled. Whether you’re looking fo...
How to
Become a Hooters Girl
Hooters is a restaurant franchise with more than 400 locations in the US and in 27 countries globally. The standard uniform of a Hooters Girl involves a pair of tiny orange shorts and a low-cut tank top, a look which enc...
How to
Find Yourself
center "To find yourself first learn about yourself." Finding the real you is an enlightening experience. You become self-sufficient and do things for yourself, for once. It's a hard feeling to put into words, but when y...
How to
Identify Your Strengths and Weaknesses
Knowing where you come in strong and where you need assistance can help you stabilize your personal life and nurture your professional interactions. Self-knowledge is a powerful tool that too many people disregard becaus...
How to
Find Your Passion
If you're reading this article, you might feel like something is missing, that you don't have something you love and want to strive for in your life. You’ve probably been told to “follow your passion," but that can ...
How to
Apply for a Job
Applying for jobs can be a really stressful process, so you likely want to do anything you can to increase your chances of success. Fortunately, there are tips and techniques you can use to make your resume, cover letter...
How to
Start Freelancing
Becoming a freelancer is a great way to start working for yourself. You can work for multiple employers at a time, hone a variety of marketable skills, and work as much or as little as you want. Even if you’ve never wo...
How to
Ask for a Job Interview
Have you ever thought to yourself, “Oh wow, I’d really love to work here, but I don’t even know where to start?” A great first step is to get your foot in the door by landing an interview. If you can nail the int...
How (and Why) to Self-Reflect
Practice introspection to become a better version of yourself During the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s all too easy to lose sight of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. That’s where self-reflection come...
12 Ways to Be More Courageous
An empowering guide to help people of all ages find their inner strengthWhen you hear the word “courage,” you might think of heroes battling fearsome monsters. But what does it mean to have courage in your daily life...
How to
Become a Trichologist
Trichology is the study of hair, hair loss, and scalps. Trichologists are not doctors, although many dermatologists pursue a specialty in trichology to work in the field of hair restoration. You can also find trichologis...
How to
Identify Your Strengths
Knowing your strengths can be a game-changer for your life and career. Your strengths are like your superpowers, and they help you create a successful life that you love. To discover your strengths, start by delving into...
How to
Decide What to Do With Your Life
Ever catch yourself wondering, "How do I decide what to do with my life?" It can be hard to stare out at a world of swirling possibilities and choose just one thing from the mix. But instead of looking at your life as an...
How to
Deal With a Bullying Boss
This wikiHow article teaches you how to deal with a bullying, toxic, or difficult boss, no matter what the situation.
How to
Distinguish Between a Passion and a Hobby
You may have lots of hobbies, but you probably only have one or two passions. The key difference is when you take something seriously and are always intense about it. That’s a sure sign it’s a passion. If you are pre...
How to
Be Curious
Children are known for their curiosity. They are interested in the world around them, and are full of questions. Adults are often curious, too, but don't always feel comfortable expressing their curiosity. Being curious ...
How to
Communicate Effectively in a Job Interview
Getting an interview is an exciting and important step in getting hired. The interview will be focused on a conversation aimed at discovering more about your personality, skills and qualifications. Communicating well d...
How to
Think Big
A lot of people say that thinking big is the key to accomplishing your biggest or most complicated goals, but it’s hard to know where to start. Giving yourself some time to sit down and really think about what you want...
How to
Build Life Skills
Although your parents probably taught you many valuable lessons as a child, your learning doesn't have to stop there. There's always time to build on your knowledge of essential life skills, and we're here to help you id...
How to
Deal With a Confrontation
As much as you may wish to avoid it, confrontations sometimes arise. They can occur between friends, family members, partners, work colleagues, and even between customers and servers. Confrontations can be stressful, esp...
