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The DEI landscape has shifted—but your disability disclosure strategy is still yours to own.

In 2025, many federal protections and programs around DEI and disability have been dismantled. But that doesn't mean your story disappears. In a world where unconscious bias still exists and AI-driven hiring tools can reinforce inequity, understanding how, when, and why to disclose a disability is more critical than ever.

Should You Disclose a Disability During Your Job Search? By Dia Kline, PTCS Writer, Career Coach, and full-time congenital anosmic Here's the Truth The set has changed. In 2025, DEI didn’t just hide; it got dismantled.

Guess what? Starbucks starts selling Pumpkin Spice Lattes in August.

Guess what other fall tradition kicks off early?
The Fall Hiring Season!

While most people are still in vacation mode, smart job seekers are already prepping their resumes and getting a jump on the next hiring wave.

August is when employers return from summer vacations, reassess year-end goals, and start posting jobs like clockwork.

If you wait until September to get serious, you could miss out on your best shot at landing a role before the holidays.

In short: don’t let the slow summer fool you—things are about to speed up.

➡️ In our latest post from Donna and Dia Kline, we break down:
- Why hiring ramps up in the fall
- How long do typical hiring cycles really take
- What you can do right now to stay ahead of the game.

Ready to Catch the Fall Hiring Wave? Guess what? Starbucks starts selling Pumpkin Spice Lattes in August. Guess what other fall tradition hits in August? The Fall Hiring season!

🌟 Exciting Leadership Evolution at Personal Touch Career Services! 🌟
We are thrilled to announce a leadership transition that reinforces our commitment to exceptional career services:
Donna Shannon is now our CEO, Career Coach, and Chair of the Advisory Board! With over 20 years of experience and her recent 2024 Career Innovator Award for the "Down and Dirty Job Search" program, she continues to set the industry standard. Donna will focus on advancing best practices and developing new programs for today’s job seekers.
We’re also proud to promote Dia Kline to Vice President of Sales and Marketing! Since joining PTCS in 2020, Dia has helped over 330 clients and enhanced company performance with her innovative strategies.
Together, we remain dedicated to being your trusted partner in career growth, offering tailored services to professionals across various industries.
For over 20 years, we've specialize in resume writing, interview coaching, job search strategies, and salary negotiation support.


Join us in celebrating this exciting new chapter! 🎉

It's Take Your Dog to Work Day! Arguably, the best day of the year. Show us your dogs!

💥New Podcast Drop💥
Did you REALLY bomb that interview?

Let’s face it: Sometimes, a job interview doesn’t go that great. Or did it?

One of the biggest issues we face is not our performance but the second-guessing that plagues us after the interview is over.

In this episode of Tattooed Freaks in Business Suits, Dia Kline and I break down a recent interview conducted by one of our coaching clients.

Explore:
- How to avoid letting negativity drain your confidence.
- When the “incorrect” answer is sometimes the perfect one.
- How being yourself will lead to the best outcomes.

Bonus: Discover the one rom-com that I find acceptable.

How about you? What movie would describe your last interview?
Episode link:
https://www.personaltouchcareerservices.com/podcasts/tattooed-freaks-in-business-suits/episodes/2149042057

Did you REALLY bomb that interview? Let’s face it: Sometimes, a job interview doesn’t go that great. Or did it? One of the biggest issues we face is not our performance, but the second-guessing that plagues us after the interview is over. In this episode of Tattooed Freaks in Business Suits, Donna Shannon and Dia Kline break down....

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Ready to land a job you love without quitting your day job?

We know it’s hard to search when you’re already working.

That’s why we are launching new evening sessions for our award-winning Down & Dirty Job Search program.

🚨 New cohort starts June 2, 2025
🕡 Live Zoom sessions: Mondays, 6:30–8:00 pm MT
✍️ Includes a new resume, LinkedIn profile, and cover letter

In just a few hours a week, you'll get the tools, strategy, and support to land a job you love while securing a higher salary.

Spots are limited and fill quickly.

If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels, let’s get to work.

Check it out:
https://lnkd.in/gRRANWUN
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Yep, we finally did it.

Our website has a new page for ALL of our upcoming Events!

It only took us 10 years to figure that out…🤣

Check it out:
✯ All our upcoming monthly Brown Bag Job Search Group webinars.
✯ Dates for our Membership’s Open Office Hours.
✯ Schedule for our Down & Dirty Job Search programs.

PLUS:
Did you know our fearless leader, Donna Shannon, can speak to your organization, association, or group?
Just come to our Events page to see all our available presentations and webinars, such as:
➱ Is Your Career a Joke? (Keynote, customizable for 5-45 minutes)
➱ 7 Tools That HR Uses to Cut You
➱ Track Down the Hiring Manager
➱ Top LinkedIn Tips
➱ The Smart Way to Use AI for Your Job Search
➱ Surviving Scary Interview Questions
➱ Get Paid What You Are Worth

CLICK for the details or to register for one of our upcoming events!
https://www.personaltouchcareerservices.com/events

Well, that's just disturbing!

We have been aware for some time that automated job application systems are inundating job postings with thousands of applicants. That makes it more difficult for qualified job seekers to stand out in the flood.

However, the deep fakes now go even further, to the point where companies will actually hire fake people.

If you ever wondered why the "recruiters" who reach out to you blindly on LinkedIn are asking for your resume, they just may be using your data to create fake applicants.

How do we combat the AI?

Networking and reaching out to hiring managers directly can make a huge difference in proving that you are a real person!

Not sure how to do that? We teach people those essential skills as part of our Down & Dirty Job Search program:
https://lnkd.in/gRRANWUN

Be safe out there, people.
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Fake job seekers are flooding U.S. companies that are hiring for remote positions, tech CEOs say Companies have long faced external attacks from hackers. Now, thanks to generative AI, another threat has emerged: Employees who aren't who they say they are.

We limit the number of people for each Down & Dirty group so you can rest assured that you aren't just another face in the crowd to us. As such, we want to know when *you* would like our Down & Dirty group to meet?

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Our next group starts 4/24. Don't miss your chance! Last day to sign up is 4/23.
https://www.personaltouchcareerservices.com/offers/LFuvQiyd/checkout