Trying to second-guess the answers to potential interview questions can be frustrating and time wasting. There are some basic concepts, when understood completely by the job seeker that can contribute to the success or...
Years ago, we created “catchy” resumes, using sophisticated language, printing them on colored paper or even having them delivered by singing messengers to get the attention of the decision maker. Life, work and the...
Many times I hear from people who have responded to a request for information from someone in their network never acknowledged the info or did not follow up with the information once it was...
It’s been a while since I have written a blog. It hasn’t been intentional, as I have had many ideas surface. But the thoughts get sucked away as soon as I get buried again....
Recently, one of my clients shared his frustration with the game that is played between candidates, H.R., recruiters, and hiring managers when sharing information (or not) about the status of a role or actual...
Timing is everything. Each day I receive scores of job announcements through the various professional association lists I am subscribed to. We may read news about the economy reporting things to the contrary, but...
One of the most frustrating elements of my job is helping people see the connection between what is and how they want things to be. Dream killer? I don’t think so. I consider it...
Every day I hear from job seekers that claim their job search is their highest priority..but, there is always a caveat. It is the “except for” that really defines the reality of the moment....
One of the elements I see repeated most frequently in a down economy is the propensity for people to over state what they do, what they know, and who they are connected with. All...
If you are thinking about signing up for Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter because they will help you easily connect with 5000 people and hundreds of jobs…think again! For YOU, they may be a colossal...
