I recently conducted a non-scientific poll using LinkedIn. 912 people responded to the poll and the results follow with some commentary on the results.
The only question asked was, “How long have you been unemployed and looking for a job?”…
Tag Archive for ‘job referrals’ 
New Poll Shows Over 50% Unemployed For Over A Year
So Many Candidates Are Only 70% Effective In Their Job Search
There aren’t too many things one can do only 70% effectively and be successful. Can you imagine doing your job 70% effectively? Would you hire someone that told you in an interview,” I work great 70% of the time?” Would you keep a per…
How To Get Job Lead Referrals. 3 Simple Steps
I preach all the time how important it is in a job search to have a steady stream of job lead referrals coming from your network. Few disagree with this. Few also do much about it. Oh they go through the motions, they generate a lot of activity…
Fascinating YouTube Video on Job Markets Last 50 Years
Tweet Toby Dayton posted a fascinating YouTube Video in his Diggings Blog showing the current job market recession compared to those over the last 50 years. Although the video is “disturbing”, it does reflect the difficulty job seekers have faced over the last few years and will continue to face for the next few years. […]
The Hot Potato Method vs. the Swarming Method of Applying for a Job
We discussed the Hot Potato Method of responding to a job advertisement in my last blog post. Everyone recognizes it’s both dysfunctional and ineffective – so why does everyone keep doing it? The other day on our once-a-month candidate open forum
The Hot Potato Method of Applying to a Job Opening
I touched on this idea the other day in a blog article when I mentioned the idea that you should have a plan for how to attack or blitz a job opening. Let’s explore this idea a little further.
Most candidates treat responding to job advertisements li…
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, &…
