Career Navigator for September 2025
- Elizabeth Hart
- Sep 1, 2025
- 2 min read
Welcome to our new board members
We’re excited to grow our leadership family!
Recently, we welcomed and onboarded two new members to the Tailored for Success Board of Directors.
Their expertise, passion, and vision will help us open more doors for jobseekers, strengthen our programs and partnerships, and inspire even greater impact in the community.
We’re truly grateful for their expertise as we continue building opportunities for all jobseekers.
Partner Spotlight
TFS recently had the privilege of joining forces with Gwen Brady, Director of CRM & Loyalty at DXL, to support our clients in need.
These contributions are especially meaningful for our male clients who are not standard size and ensuring dignity, comfort, and confidence through proper fit.
Every piece donated goes beyond clothing. It’s a reminder that everyone deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported on their career journey.
Here are the 10 soft skills companies are quietly hiring for:
1. Speak with clarity, not volume
2. Collaborate without ego
3. Don’t just report problems, you solve them
4. Stay grounded when plans change
5. Analyze before reacting
6. You treat time like currency
7. Lead by example, not position
8. Show up consistently, even when no one’s watching
9. Connect with people, not just roles
10. Bring ideas that spark change
Growth doesn’t always happen in giant leaps; most often, it’s built through small, intentional steps that compound over time. At Tailored for Success, our Reimagine Your Career workshops are designed to help jobseekers recognize those steps and put them into practice.
1.Own Your Strengths
Knowing what you do best is the foundation of career growth. Confidence begins with clarity about your strengths and how to use them to your advantage.
2.Seek Feedback, Not Just Praise
Growth often hides in constructive criticism. Feedback is free coaching that helps you refine your skills and unlock your potential.
3.Focus on Progress, Not Perfection
Perfection is the enemy of progress. Consistent, small improvements lead to mastery and long-term success.
4.Build Meaningful Connections
Careers are built on relationships, not just resumes. Supporting others and networking with authenticity creates opportunities that titles alone cannot.
5.Invest in Yourself
Every new skill you learn and every bit of knowledge you gain adds to your career toolkit. The best investment you’ll ever make is in your own development.
Whether you’re reentering the workforce, seeking advancement, or exploring a new path, these lessons are stepping stones to sustainable growth.
Which of these growth lessons resonates with you most right now?
We’d love to hear from you! Email us at info@tailoredforsuccess.org to share your experience or reach out if you’d like support on your career journey.
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
Tailored for Success, Inc., (TFS) is a not-for-profit agency whose mission is to empower job seekers of all genders by providing resources, skills training and supportive reinforcement needed for them to achieve economic self-sufficiency.
TFS achieves its mission through ongoing career development workshops, career coaching, mentoring and distributing free business clothing in our Career Closets.
If you want to stay up to date on happenings at TFS, visit our website and join our community!
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