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...
Goal setting when everything is up in the air
This year, it’s time to recapture our dreams and take a new approach to goal setting. On so many levels and for so many reasons, 2020 will be one of those years we’ll never...
Procrastination is an excuse, not a reason
One of the biggest factors I see impacting many people’s pursuit of their employment goals stems from making excuses for not getting things done on time — or, in some cases, ever. When asking...
Do more for yourself than just getting a job. Make it work for you.
Getting a job may seem like an immediate solution to financial issues, but it is really just half the battle. Keeping it and getting what you want out of it are entirely different issues....
Capable vs competitive
A strong job market with low levels of unemployment would appear to be good news, but it can also be misleading. There may be many available jobs, but that doesn’t mean a person lacking...
Avoiding complacency when everything is just okay
It’s probably not news to anyone that candidates and employers behave differently in a hot job market than they do in a tight one. When jobs were scarce, candidates may have been victims of...
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...
Stop making random efforts and conduct an effective job search
In my last post, I covered the reasons why a passive job search typically does not produce the desired or longer-term results. An effective job search begins with taking a controlled approach, which is...
Why passive job searches are prone to failure
What started as an email reminder to several of my clients morphed into something I think warrants the attention of most job seekers. The fundamental point addresses why a passive job search doesn’t typically...
