The Wilbanks Consulting Group

TUNE IN! 🎙️ Tomorrow at 3 PM EST, catch Holly Wilbanks, Founder of The Wilbanks Consulting Group, on Talk Pittsburgh on KDKA-TV | CBS Pittsburgh! Holly will be joining Heather Abraham, Kelly Dzanaj, and Michelyn (Mikey) Hood to discuss the impact of menopause on women in the workplace in honor of World Menopause Day. 🌎 📺 Don’t miss it! Find the link to watch the LIVE interview tomorrow at 3 PM EST in the comment section below.

Join us in welcoming Stephanie to the WCG team! With a focus on driving growth and customer success, Stephanie brings a wealth of experience in business and operations leadership, particularly across SaaS and PaaS platforms. She has a talent for building systems and processes from the ground up, ensuring that operations are aligned with business goals to deliver exceptional client outcomes. Stephanie’s background in leading cross-functional teams and leveraging data-driven insights enables her to enhance client experiences and foster long-term success. As a former technical recruiting manager and coach, she’s dedicated to empowering others to reach their full potential. In her role as Operations Manager at The Wilbanks Consulting Group, Stephanie will oversee our day-to-day operations to ensure our clients receive the highest level of support. We’re thrilled to have her on board!

Respecting pronouns = respecting people. Today is International Pronouns Day and WCG proudly stands with our clients and colleagues in acknowledging and celebrating everyone’s identity. Together, let’s build workplaces that are safe and respectful for all.

Do you have an upcoming phone interview? Our best advice: treat it just like a face-to-face interview. One of the biggest mistakes candidates make is to think they “just” have a phone interview. Even if the phone interview is an HR screening, the person on the other side of the line has the power to immediately take you out of the running for the position. Take a phone interview just as seriously as you would a face-to-face interview. Have an interview question you'd love to run by an expert career consultant? Leave it in the comments. We'd love to help!

Our Best Deal of the Year is here—limited time only. Don’t miss out! Through the end of October enjoy 15% off nearly all services using the code BDY2024. Whether you're an executive, professional, or student aiming to reach your full potential, WCG offers personalized services tailored to meet you exactly where you are in your career journey. We’ve also made it easier than ever to access these transformative services. You can now purchase the services below directly from our website! Services available to purchase on our website include Career Coaching, Job Search Strategy, Interview Preparation, and Salary or Offer Negotiation. Interested in our Resume, LinkedIn Profile, or Cover Letter services? These services will be available for purchase on our website later this year. In the meantime, contact Erin Tuladzieck at erin@wilbanksconsulting.com to learn more! Don’t miss out on this limited-time deal to elevate your professional journey! Head to our website and use code BDY2024 to purchase your services by October 31, 2024.

Have you ever left an interview with the feeling that you “bombed it?” The Wilbanks Consulting Group's expert career consultant and leadership coach Challie Sherrill shares practical insights and tips to conquer a challenging interview in our most recent blog. Here's a sneak peek: "Employers like to see how you solve a problem or deal with a challenging situation. This gives them insight into how you will handle difficult situations if you are hired to work within their organization. This is actually a good thing! It is an opportunity for you to showcase how you process information to draw conclusions or find a solution, and then summarize the outcome in a concise format. This can help you stand out as the premier candidate." Want to read more? Check out the blog link in the comments.

Mental well-being is key to professional and personal success. As we celebrate World Mental Health Day today, let’s create spaces where people feel free to take care of themselves without judgement or fear of being left behind. Prioritizing mental health is a step toward a healthier, more inclusive work environment.

Successful leaders seek feedback and self-reflect on what skills they need to work on in order to lead their teams to success. One great way to solicit feedback is to implement anonymous feedback channels. Use tools like anonymous surveys or suggestion boxes to gather candid feedback without fear of repercussions. Your HR team will likely be able to help with gathering the submissions and anonymizing the information. This process can reveal insights that might not surface in direct conversations, providing a broader perspective on leadership effectiveness. If you get the ball rolling today, you could have feedback as early as next week to inform your leadership growth strategy.

Build confidence for your upcoming interview by preparing responses to common, tough interview questions such as: - Tell me about yourself. - What critical feedback do you most often receive? - Tell me about a time you overcame an obstacle. - How do you handle stress? - What has been your most positive and negative management experiences? - What's your biggest weakness? - Why are you leaving your current position? - Do you have any regrets so far in your professional career? Having an answer ready to go will help you avoid the "deer-in-headlights" look when the interviewer asks. What other tough questions have you been asked during an interview?

We're thrilled to announce that after a one year internship as part of his graduate studies program, Azrin Liomar has officially joined The Wilbanks Consulting Group as Program Manager! With over 20 years of global experience in strategic planning and project management and advanced degrees from UNESCO and Columbia University, Azrin has been a driving force in shaping our curriculum development and partner outreach programs. Azrin plays a crucial role in fostering the genuine, personalized connections our clients value with his people-centered approach to help us deliver personalized, impactful coaching and organizational development. We look forward to seeing the continued success and value he’ll bring to our team—and potentially yours!