My husband’s last contract (technology consulting) ended in the fall. And since January, he’s been super-focused on his job search. And if you’ve been in a job search recently, you know that it’s a balance between applying for jobs (if you don’t buy a ticket, you can’t win the lottery) and focusing your search effectively. […]
The job market is rolling along and there is much to be excited about for 2016. If you’re considering any sort of career shift… may 2016 be your year! I’m a trend geek, so here’s some interesting food for thought about how you need to be prepared to look for work in 2016. In the […]
“Why THIS job?” This will be one of the most important questions you’ll be asked during a job interview. That’s right. One of the most important. Why? Because your answer gives the employer a lot of information: How well you’ve researched their needs, how much you know about their organization and how they work, if […]
With the job market improving, more and more clients are interviewing. Woo-hoo, right? Sure. But the number of head-scratching, often confusing interview experiences my clients are experiencing has increased too. Here are some examples: There was the client who faced open hostility from the hiring manager who asked two questions during the 30 minute interview. […]
In the third of a 3-part series about what I, as a Career Coach, get asked all the time, this blog post features the question: “How Can You Guarantee That You Get An Interview?” Included in this post are 4 reasons networking is essential in your job search. (Link to the 1st part of the series) (Link to the […]
In the second of a 3-part series about what I, as a Career Coach, get asked all the time, this blog post features the question: “How long will my job search take?” (Link to the 1st part of the series) (Link to the 3rd part of the series) When I get asked by my clients how […]
In the first of a 3-part series about what I as a Career Coach get asked all the time, this blog post features the question: “Do I have to use LinkedIn in my job search?” (Link to the 2nd part of the series) (Link to the 3rd part of the series) No. You don’t have to […]
I know many professionals find that comparing themselves – their performance, their results, and their career trajectory – to others’ helps keep them sharp. They use it as a gauge of how well they’re doing or where they want to be. I’m not a fan of comparison, even though I catch myself doing it […]
In talking with a couple of hiring managers this week, we got on the topic of marketing materials. I heard the good, the bad and the ugly. The good? A cover letter from an under-qualified candidate that landed him an interview. You see, he’d done his homework and realized that his background in construction operations […]
Is it creepy or weird to introduce yourself to someone on LinkedIn? I don’t think so. It’s public—and isn’t that the point of being on LinkedIn anyway? To grow your professional network? It should go without saying that every single LinkedIn connection request should be personalized. (I know you know that.) Beware though—if you’re using […]
