What to Do During a Recession
For many, a recession is a new experience. Others may simply have weathered past storms by remaining employed with the same company during times when the rest of the market was in turmoil. This...
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Optimism vs Fantasy
In order to get productive leads (operative word being productive), it is necessary to be clear about what you are qualified to do and actually competitive for in this market. Using casual language to...
Developing a Sense of Urgency
It struck me today, how easy it is to miss an opportunity by one day, or even an hour, and the impact it can have that changes things for a much longer period. After...
Networking Etiquette
No one will dispute that we are knee deep in a recession. Or that times are tough for everyone. You may be distracted or feeling harried. Somewhere along the line, in spite of the...
Success! Job Search Efforts That Paid Off –
I don’t have children, but I think I know how proud parents feel when their kids achieve their goals and soar past milestones on their way to bigger dreams. Recently several of my clients...
So, you find yourself unemployed, now what? (2)
Every day, I hear from people that tell me they aren’t sure what they should be doing in regard to their job search. Many end up chasing job announcements on all the major job...
Who’s Really in Your Network?
For those of us that were around long before social networking sites were the rage, many of us actually knew people. Yes, I know the number of contacts you have may exceed 300. But...
Are You Getting Any? (Referrals for Jobs!)
The most productive, qualified job leads typically are the end product of an inside connection or referral from a valued contact. Although it may seem like a thoughtful gesture, receiving job postings sent from...
So, you find yourself unemployed. Now what?
The recession has officially been declared and the proverbial elephant in the living room is now visible, so to speak. It seems people are finally getting a grip on how the economy has, and...
Making Changes
Changing your job search techniques, or changing any behavior that isn’t working first requires getting conscious about it. If you want something to be different, then something needs to change. This is a simple...
