Growth, evolution, changes. Technology may be a wonderful thing, but it has negative elements—especially if you’re in transition and looking for a job. Why? Perhaps you don’t know how to […]
Information Overload for People in Transition
Just two decades ago, finding a suitable job was simplistic. People wrote their own résumés, had them edited by trusted friends, and walked into the interview with confidence about having […]
How to Improve Your Skype Job Interview
An additional burden has been imposed lately on job candidates because more and more companies are trying to save money by resorting to Skype or video interviewing. As if it’s […]
Social Networking Is Often Not Understood
Disclaimer: Social networking is not a substitute for attending social events, talking with others on the phone, or having lunch with someone. To me there is no question of the […]
Inefficiency Hinders Your Job Search
Most if not all job seekers reach at some point a heightened level of frustration with their job search process. It’s easy to understand, and it might be justifiable to […]
Cultural Fit: What Is It All About?
Many articles point to the fact that the job interview is really all about the so-called cultural fit of the candidate, provided the skill and experience requirements are met as […]
The Worst Thing Is to Be Stuck in Your Career
Many of my clients say they feel suffocated in their careers. For whatever reason, they do not like the profession they have chosen for themselves: they feel they’re poorly fit […]
Networking Is Art and Science Combined
Networking has two purposes: (1) to get you your next job, and if that’s not right now, (2) to prepare for when you need to. Networking is the most effective […]
The Interview: Why Wasn’t I Chosen
From the interviewer’s vantage point, the selection process is about availability and choices. That principle applies to many things the rest of us do, too, throughout the day. For instance, […]
Your Brand: Do You Know What It Is?
If you’re in transition and want to be found among the many people looking for work, you must stand out. How can you increase your chances of being called in […]