Career and Job Search Advice

So you’ve been laid off. The sting has finally subsided and you’re ready to begin your search for the next chapter of your life. You are feeling especially fortunate for having maintained your resume over the years and you’re ready to go. Where do you begin? If you’ve been gainfully employed [...]

In 2009 just about anyone who breathes has written or received an email. Email can have a very important role in your job hunt, from networking with your contacts to corresponding with potential employers or asking for references. The key to successfully using your email while your search ensues is to maintain professionalism.
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It’s natural to always look toward the next greatest opportunity and to strive for change and advancement in your career. When the job market is flat and the economy is unsteady, it may not be the right time to change employers or even jobs within the same company. It’s important to identify opportunities you may [...]

 
The economy is suffering.  People are losing jobs.  The current climate is difficult to be in the market for a new position.  Most applicants feel fortunate to have been selected for a job interview let alone to receive an offer of employment.  Whether a job seeker is on the hunt due to a layoff or [...]

As human beings we have a tendency to get comfortable in our lives and current situations. For job satisfaction and personal happiness it’s important to identify with the company you work for and to devote yourself to your role there entirely. Remember though that life is fleeting…nothing lasts forever! We are in a constant state [...]

 You’re tops in your field. You’ve met a multitude of people over the course of your career and they’d speak to your value if only you could put your finger on them. Have you kept in touch? Been available and willing when your knowledge or services have been needed? Successful networking is a science and [...]

I can’t express the importance of organization with your job search. Finding a job is a full-time job and if you don’t manage the process methodically, critical details may inadvertently slip through the cracks.

Keep a list of target companies and important details of each.
Maintain names of hiring managers, phone numbers and email addresses at each of your target [...]

I would be curious to know if you have worked with recruiters at some point in your career and had a phenomenal experience? On the flip side - have you had an experience that leads you to believe recruiters aren’t worth the time of day (much less - something stuck to the bottom of your shoe)? I have [...]

Let’s face it - not all of us are in the profession of outside sales. When it comes to interviewing - it is ALL about selling yourself. I tell my candidates prior to their interview - You have to play the game and tell your interviewer what they want to hear. Now, I’m not advising dishonesty in [...]

I was once asked by a Sr. Accounting Manager who was a candidate of mine - “what do you recommend I wear on my interview?”  Now, it would seem that the answer to this question is obvious (suit, professional attire, etc.)  however, when I get feedback from clients asking me  “Have you actually met your candidate in person?”  - [...]