Are your job hunting shoes stuck in quicksand?
Are your job hunting shoes stuck in quicksand?
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Do you know why you are unemployed?
Unless you are aware of the circumstances that led to your layoff or termination and are also very clear about your current market value, you’ll be unable to craft a strategy for moving forward.
An active professional network is like insurance
Maintaining a professional network is like having car insurance – it’s a pretty big risk to drive without it.
Procrastination works against you
Procrastination sets someone up for a zero percent chance of winning and ultimately contributes to low self-esteem.
Sometimes you need to step back to get ahead
Being told you are overqualified may boost your ego, but it does not pay the bills.
Be someone people are happy to refer
Referrals can go south pretty quickly when the referred party fails to follow up or isn’t prepared for the requested outcome.
Non-communication is the new normal
Overall, failing to follow through ends up leaving situations fertile for mistakes, wasted time and increased costs — and, at times, opportunities are missed all together.
Interviewing is not all about you
Preparing your answers for the most frequently asked interview questions is a good start, but if you don’t know the context of the role you are vying for, or are unaware of the real needs of the employer, you still won’t make it to the final rounds.
Size Does Matter
Titles don’t necessarily reflect the same level of responsibility, nor do they mean the same thing across industries.
Be clear about your goals before you interview
It is critical for you to understand how and why the job you are interviewing for plays into the scheme of things.
