When it comes to interviewing and making that first impression, investing in your dress attire can and will give you an edge. Think about how much money you just spent […]
what's a "people oriented" company, anyway?
Let’s face it – while we go to the office to work, no one is expected to keep their head down the entire time they’re there, not speak to anyone […]
Prepare for and treat a job interview like a sales call
Preparing for a job interview tends to be an exhausting and stressful activity; even if you typically perform well when interviewing. Think about it…you have one shot at making a […]
Resume 2.0 – Down and Dirty on Social Networking
What social networking information should be contained on your résumé? Do you reference your LinkedIn address? What about Twitter and Facebook? Do you have a major presence on one or […]
Cover Letters Are a Pain–Do I Really Need One?
Cover letters can be such a pain in the neck to write—it’s OK to just skip it isn’t it? Does the hiring manager or HR department REALLY read them? As […]
Career Changes are Possible–Never Lose Hope!
Many people think that once they have had one or two jobs in a particular field, that they are locked into it for the rest of their careers. If you’re […]
What Might Have Gone Wrong in the Interview
Don’t you wish you knew why you didn’t get that job? You worked so hard on your resume, got through the phone interview and was called in for the in […]
how to job hunt productively in a down market
The market is down, foreclosures are up, your bank account is emptying, and you’re becoming increasingly desperate. With fewer companies hiring and more people competing for the same spots, your […]
Do you have "it"?
If you have been interviewing and not getting offers perhaps you need to change something in your approach. This was a topic that I recently discussed in a video. Someone […]
Keep your perspective throughout 2010
Unemployment stands at 10% nationally and will likely hover at this level for much of 2010. When you factor in people who are either underemployed (translation: working part-time) or have […]