Recent surveys and news stories are addressing the issue of how many people are changing careers due to the recession. For many this is turning out to be a very positive experience. For some it is an opportunity to do something they have wanted to do f…
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Job Seeker SCAM ALERT. Job Seekers Are Getting Ripped Off.
I have written more articles than I care to count. All with the intent to help people with their job search.This is probably the most important article I have written or may write.
I have had so many candidates call me or email me asking about these, &…
Don’t Underestimate the Power the Four “A’s” Have On Your Interview
In a previous article, “Leveraging the Power of the First Impression Helps You Win the Interview” we discussed just how critical (not important, critical) the first impression is to the interviewing process. One of the suggestions was to understand…
Leveraging The Power of the First Impression Helps You Win The Interview
First impressions are so important in the initial meeting that one would not be too far off base if they argued the most important part of the interview. First impressions set the tone for the interview and often determine the types of questions, lengt…
I’m Perfect For The Position, So Why Did I Get Screened Out?
Great question. Probably an obvious answer.
The easy answer is, you probably aren’t perfect for the job, at least from the recruiter’s or hiring manager’s perspective. Now that doesn’t mean you aren’t perfect. It may mean …
How To Overcome The 2 Biggest Enemies In A Job Search
The Beatles once sang, “all you need is love.” In life this is true and it certainly helps during a job search, but it is not all you need. However, tough love is a good start.
A job search is tough. Few candidates are prepared for what …
How To Become Employed With 9.8% Unemployment
9.8% unemployment is the national average. For many states, it is even higher than 9.8%. I live in California and the number has hit double digits. This is true for many other states as well. Regardless of the rate, anyone actively in a job search know…
Three Most Important Words In a Job Search Radio Show
These three simple words have the biggest impact on your job search. They can make the difference between getting a job or not. That is the power they have. If you don’t know what these are then this is a MUST listen to. We not only give you the word…
When In-Transition You’re A Salesperson-So Act Like One
At a recent networking meeting of fifty to sixty senior executives, all VP and C level, which included a mix of all corporate functions the following question was asked:
“How many of you are in sales?”
Only about 10% raised their hands, until some…
6 Reasons Why LinkedIn Is So Critical In A Job Search
A candidate recently asked me, “How do I find a hiring manager in a large company like Microsoft?” There are a lot of ways to do this but one of the easiest and best is using LinkedIn. When I recommended this to the candidate he completely …
