What is Going on Out There?
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....
Tagged: goals
Is Your B.S. Meter Working?
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
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...
Dream Killer or Dream Builder?
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...
Are You Really Ready to Return to Work?
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....
Stop Posturing and Go to Work!
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...
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...
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...
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...
