Career planning is challenging. It can be very difficult to figure out what you want to do. There are so many choices, and a wrong turn can really set you […]
Sample Thank You Letter
As promised, I am enclosing a sample thank you letter that I have crafted and utilized repeatedly. It is short, succinct and direct. It synthesizes your appreciation to the interviewer(s) […]
what to do when you've been fired – part 1
Everyone who’s been fired raise their hand. If your hand is up, (and mine is), we’re in good company. I’m unable to find statistics, but in 25 years of working […]
Are you like me? – Hired!
It is to your advantage to learn to decipher the personality of the interviewer. They are known to hire those like they are.
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator as a tool in your career search
Personality type tests can help you decide about a career which would be fulfilling and where you will prosper
Tapping into the Hidden job Market
It is a well known fact that using job boards exclusively as you conduct a job search will leave you confounded and frustrated. Sure you might be qualified for the […]
echoing and adding to 10 resume mistakes you don't want on your resume
I LOVE THE BELOW ARTICLE! Anyone else talk to themself besides me? I also talk to my computer screen. During the 22 years I was a recruiter, and the 2.5 years I’ve […]
Why Don’t You Understand Your Compensation?
Get help for the most important – $$$ in your salary negotiation. Understand the entire compensation package and not only the salary.
Prepare to be interrogated
Are you ready for your closeup? Do you understand STAR power? Yes, I’m talking about behavior-based interviews, my all-time personal bane as a job seeker and maybe yours, too. These […]
Do you Push or Pull on an interview?
The biggest mistake sales people make is how they sell. The art of selling is to be selling unbeknowst to the buyer. You know the guy’s who don’t get it. […]