Television
ABC 5 – Kent, Ohio
Dave Arnold interviewed Abby about her cross country tour and mission to educate one million job seekers. At the Kent rally, Abby shared the importance of standing out from the rest of the crowd and the goal of getting paid for your passion. To learn more about the tour, please visit AbbyAcrossAmerica.com.
Twin Cities Live ABC 5
Abby plays “True/False” to help the audience understand what job search rules are no longer valid during her visit to ABC 5 TCL – Twin Cities Live.
Good Morning Connecticut WTNH
Kent Pierce interviews Abby about her cross country tour and mission to educate a million job seekers in America. Abby also shares the importance of standing out from the rest of the crowd and the necessity of using LinkedIn to get connected with hiring managers. To learn more about the tour, please visit AbbyAcrossAmerica.com.
TEDx at Rutgers University
Abby presents "Small Ripples Make Big Waves" at Tedx Rutgers. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.
Fox 5 News Live
Abby talks to Diane Macedo about the "Total Career Makeover Contest" where she gave away a free makeover, an interview suit and job search advice to one man and one woman in the NYC area.
KTNV ABC 13 Morning Blend
Abby is interviewed on the Morning Blend on KTNV ABC 13 about the job search market as an Ambassador for the University of Phoenix.
KSEE 24 NBC Fresno
Alex Delgado and Lindsay Pena interview Abby about whether it’s too late to change careers on the NBC Affiliate KSEE 24 in Fresno, CA.
KC Live KSHB NBC Kansas City
Abby is interviewed on KC Live, a lifestyle show about all things Kansas City on NBC about the University of Phoenix.
Good Morning Connecticut WTNH
Abby is interviewed on Good Morning Connecticut (WTNH Channel 8, the ABC affiliate) about her new book “Absolutely Abby’s 12 Questions Exposed”.
CBS – Better Mornings Atlanta
CBS Atlanta’s Parker Wallace from Better Mornings Atlanta speaks with Abby about the importance of taking control of your career and developing a personalized career plan.
Interview with Barbara Niven
Abby is interviewed by Barbara Niven – actress, writer, and producer – about her book 101 Job Search Secrets.
Good Morning Connecticut WTNH
On WTNH Channel 8, Abby tackles two of the most frustrating challenges job seekers face: surviving a prolonged search and overcoming the “overqualified” label.
Good Morning Texas – WFAA-TV Channel 8
Abby talks about skills gaps with the current job market, determining your career path early, and using free tools to help narrow your focus.
11 Alive – Atlanta & Co
Abby is interviewed by Christine Pullara from Atlanta & Co. about her book and her tour. She also discusses some great free tools for job seekers.
Radio
WBBR – 1130AM – Bloomberg Radio
Abby talks to the great Joe Franklin about job seeking and the economy.
SiriusXM Channel 132 – Business Radio
Abby is interviewed on “Career Talk”, a weekly open call-in show with Dr. Dawn Graham, to provide on-air mock interviews and resume critiques.
FOX News Radio – Leslie Gold – The Radiochick
Abby talks to Leslie Gold about how employers make it hard to find good workers and on why it’s more important for employees to have the right boss than the right salary.
Radio 720 WGN – Chicago
Abby joins Bill Leff to talk about using "outside-the-box" techniques for your job search.
Q104.3 FM – Shelli Sonstein
Shelli Sonstein interviews Abby and John Fugazzie with Neighbors-helping-Neighbors about their respective missions to help job seekers.
Lite104.7 FM – Bob Cudmore Show
Abby is interviewed by Bob Cudmore about her book, "Absolutely Abby’s 101 Job Search Secrets". She offers tips on finding your new job.
WBZT 1230 AM – The Chelsea Krost Show
Abby joins Chelsea Krost to discuss unique things to do to make you stand apart from your competition.
WKTU 103.5 – KTU Cares with Cindy Vero
Abby discusses her Total Career Makeover Contest and reveals a bunch of tips for all levels of job seekers.
WDIY 88.1 – an NPR radio station – "Lehigh Valley Discourse"
Abby was interviewed by Charles James about her book, “Absolutely Abby’s 101 Job Search Secrets”.
1077 The Bronc – "Your Career is Calling"
Rod Colon and Abby chat about unique things that candidates can do to be noticed by hiring managers and what companies look for when they do a “background check”. Abby also shares her favorite job seeker networking success story.
WKTU 103.5 FM – KTU Cares with Cindy Vero
Abby is interviewed about “Absolutely Abby’s 101 Job Search Secrets” on KTU Cares by Cindy Vero. Cindy interviews local celebrities and hometown heroes who are giving back to their communities. KTU Cares shines the spotlight on those making a difference where they live.
WOR 710AM – Valerie’s New York
Abby is interviewed about “Absolutely Abby’s 101 Job Search Secrets” by Valerie Smaldone, the 5-time Billboard Magazine Award winner, who is well known for her unprecedented success holding the #1 on air position in the New York radio market.
The Skip Mahaffey Show
Skip Mahaffey is nationally known as one of America’s top Country Radio Air Personalities. Skip convinces Abby to give away her best job search secrets.
WDVR-FM 97.1 – Stepping Stones – Hillary Murray
Abby is interviewed about “Absolutely Abby’s 101 Job Search Secrets” on WDVR-FM 97.1. Hilary Murray interviews authors, celebrities, and leaders of charitable organizations about social issues.
W4CY Radio – the Susan Rich Show
Susan Rich interviews Abby about transitioning from one job to another and also about transitioning from one career to another.
Compassionate HR on Blog Talk Radio
Margo Rose (@HRMargo) interviews Abby on "Compassionate HR", a radio show that introduces people in the business community that go above and beyond the call of duty to be of service to humankind.
WTOD in Toledo, OH – Job1usa.com Radio Show
Abby was a guest for Job1usa.com on WTOD Radio Station in Toledo, OH on the topic “Jobs For Candidates Over 50”.
WNJC 1360 AM in Philadelphia – The Greenberg Show
Abby is interviewed on the Greenberg Show on WNJC 1360 AM in Philadelphia, PA about why Absolutely Abby is “the coolest thing going” in the job search world.
WHBC News-Talk 1480 in Canton, OH
Abby talks to News-Talk 1480 WHBC in Canton, OH about the state of affairs of the job market.
CNBC
Abby provides her thoughts in an article about how the Great Resignation may be altering the workforce dynamic for good.
USA Today
Abby is quoted in an article about local neighborhood job seekers helping other job seekers.
Inc. Magazine
Abby and other recruiters weigh in with strategies on how to fill a job that nobody wants. Abby says that it’s about looking in the right place as well as looking for the right person.
Kokomo Tribune
This front page article discusses Abby’s event at the Kokomo, IN Business & Professional Exchange to help Kokomo job seekers.
Star Ledger
Abby comments on thank you notes amidst a discussion about sending them via snail mail or e-mail. A thank-you note is a chance to remind the hiring manager how ideal your background is for the position. If you think of an interview as your commercial, your thank-you note is the re-run.
Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
Rochester welcomes Abby who delivers a workshop on job search success.
Newsday.com
In "Impressive Job Candidate Qualities", Abby discusses the importance of candidates exuding passion for the company, the industry, and the specific job opening they are applying for. Passion is the ticket to a second round of interviews.
LA Weekly
Abby is interviewed by a reporter from LA Weekly about how college students should choose the best degree to pursue. Abby recommends that you consider the profession you are going to be most interested in once you graduate in order to determine the best degree.
NY Post
In "Here’s the drill for using social media to get hired", Abby provides insights on how to stand out from the crowd using social media and other non-technical but innovative techniques.
Chemical & Engineering News Magazine
In "How To Craft An Attractive Résumé", Abby recommends that you focus on your accomplishments, incorporate keywords, highlight your volunteer activities, and increase your visibility on LinkedIn.
Urban Male Magazine
In an article entitled “Hot Jobs 2010”, Abby offers two pieces of advice on how to think outside this world. Urban Male Magazine is a Canadian men’s fashion and lifestyle magazine, similar to Maxim in the US, with an average circulation of 120,000.
The NY Daily News
Abby is chosen by The Daily News to provide advice to a local job seeker on her search during their “Hire Me” program.
The NJ Star-Ledger
An article that highlights Abby’s success with LinkedIn as a Consultant searching for new opportunities.
Newtown Patch
A local reporter attending the Bucks County Job Fair wrote this article and claimed "I heard quite a few of the speakers, and in my opinion, you were the best! Concise, to the point, useful info everyone appreciated."
Web
AOL Jobs
Abby talks about why jobseekers are overlooked and how to raise the chances of attracting the attention of recruiters.
Forbes.com
Abby goes over the right, and wrong, questions to ask at an interview in the article, "10 Job Interview Questions You Should Never Ask".
MSN Careers
In "5 Ways to Give Your Resume a Makeover", Abby talks about the importance of using the right keywords in your resume.
CBSNews.com
Abby reveals that although most people believe recruiters use social media to see what you look like, it’s really about what you sound like.
Monster
In the article "Four Things That Can Send Your Resume into the Trash", Abby offers her opinions to Monster on resume formatting and gaps.
DICE.com
Abby speaks with DICE about how decisions are made about hiring IT candidates. Successful candidates usually satisfy only about 75 percent of the technical requirements. Companies hire the least risky candidate with a great attitude and passion for technology.
CBSMoneywatch.com
In an article called, “Recent Grads: 19 Great Tips for Your First Month at a New Job”, Abby suggests that you buy a box of donuts for your desk. This less than $10 investment will win you lots of new friends who will come over to meet you.
Glass Door
Abby shares a story of a job seeker who used a quirky method to get his foot in the door of a company.
The Work Buzz by Careerbuilder
Abby reveals the secret to using keywords in your resume in "5 Ways to Give Your Resume a Makeover".
Mediabistro
Abby and her peers offer a variety of tips about what you can do after the interview to be sure that they don’t forget about you.
Monster.com
Will unusual job hunting tactics work for you? Abby tells a story about how a ping pong paddle helped a job seeker land an interview with her.
CBS Moneywatch
Abby reminds job seekers that volunteering can help you stay active and engaged. It is a great way to gain new skills to add to your resume or to refresh skills that you haven’t used for a while. You will also develop a new network that may be able to help you.
The Ladders
Abby adds some creative networking tips to an article entitled, “In Through the Side Door”.
Hotjobs.Yahoo.com
Abby and her peers offer unique ideas on how to get noticed by hiring managers and what not to do.
Careerbuilder.com
Abby and her peers shed some light on “Weird and Wacky Things Actually Written On Resumes”.
FlexJobs.com
Abby offers a tip about a job seeker who went way outside the box and landed in the job of his dreams.
FinancialJobBank.com
Abby provides pointers about working with external recruiters or headhunters. She stresses the importance of confidence and passion but also discusses the value of searching on your own to supplement a recruiter’s efforts.
FinancialJobBank.com
Abby provides pointers for job-seekers on how to make the interview work to their best advantage, including knowing and articulating your accomplishments, demonstrating your passion, and asking intelligent questions.
TheLadders.com
Abby contributes to an article about pre-employment assessments as a factor in the hiring process.
WorkChic.com
Abby shares some techniques for baby boomers who are competing for the same job as Generation Y.
TheLadders.com
Abby shares tips about how to make the best use of the time between a job offer and your first day on the job.
TheLadders.com
Article on “How to Write a Great Cover Letter” which includes several insights from Abby on how to stand out from the crowd.
Examiner.com
Abby provides tips on “Why Recruiters are Rejecting your Resume” along with several other recruiters.
