Job search – Rules of engagement
In a previous blog, I addressed why throwing resumes at job postings is an ineffective job search strategy. Now that you have an overview of the job search process, it’s time to get better...
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Your pandemic job search — start with a reality check
Whatever the motivation is behind your job search, there are some key points about the process that you’ll want to be aware of as you make your way back into the fray. If the...
When change becomes the new normal
2020 may be remembered as the year many of us experienced the most significant life changes ever. Although we had an unassuming start to the new year, it soon took off in a direction...
Why changing jobs is less of a problem in today’s market.
A substantial part of my work is helping people identify why they are unhappy at work and figure out what they need to do about it. The other end of that is helping them...
Delusions about entitlement will not lead you to a job offer
Throughout the news we can find reports of low unemployment and the availability of lots and lots of jobs. These statistics could lead you to believe that it is really easy to get a...
When you think the interview went really well…
When market statistics show that more jobs are being created and unemployment rates are very low, it’s easy for candidates to be overconfident, if not outright unrealistic. The availability of more jobs is great...
Adapt, Adjust and Overcome
News reports indicate a big decline in unemployment and a steady increase in jobs. This news could be interpreted by many people to mean that getting the job of their dreams will be easy....
Interview Preparation Tips That Make a Difference
You’ve waited for months to finally get invited to the interview for your dream job, and tomorrow the big day will have arrived. Excitement and enthusiasm about the role can add a lot and...
How to quickly blow a great opportunity
If you have cultivated the belief that only the “lucky” people get the best jobs, please consider how much power you have given up and the amount of time you have wasted by believing...
There really isn’t a magic pill for an effective job search
As much as I wish it were so, there just isn’t a magic pill I can give someone to solve their employment concerns.
