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...
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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...
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....
CONNECTING vs clicking
When I started my business, my goal was to help others find rewarding work and, through that process, help build better workplaces. The mission hasn’t changed, although along the way the path has been...
Knowing when it is time to get help with your job search strategy
There are many reasons behind why people stay stuck or prolong an unsuccessful job search process. If you have been unemployed or stuck in an undesirable role for an extended period of time, it’s...
Communicate effectively to get what you want
Are you overloaded with communications all day, every day? I know that I am! It seems like many of us spend an inordinate amount of time reading emails and texts, and watching and listening...
It just makes sense to have a strategy for networking
If you’ve been unclear about what effective networking looks like, it might be time to assess your expectations and your approach. Random networking produces random results. Imagine what networking with the right people in...
Avoid Networking Tunnel Vision
Networking outside of your comfort zone can lead to unexpected learning opportunities that can add to your development as a responsible citizen, employee or emerging leader.
