You didn’t land your dream job this year, but that’s okay. You had other things going on. If anything, it’s made your resolve to find a new job even stronger. Nothing at work has changed, except your patience to tolerate uninteresting projects and a continuously increasing workload. You don’t want so much to land a […]
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Lay of the Land – Hiring Insights
Changing Careers Confidence Interviews Job Hunting Savvy Job SearchI’m seeing some interesting trends through my clients’ experiences, and after being interviewed for a trade magazine article about the current hiring landscape, I’m curious to see if these insights resonate with you. (Note to self: Get better about posting links to my interviews) The candidate with the most experience doesn’t always get the job. […]
You, the Brand
Personal Branding Savvy Job SearchI did a workshop a few weeks ago about job interviewing. And when I talked about the importance of making sure that your interview is consistent with your personal brand, I had several blank looks from workshop participants. What can I tell you about branding that you don’t already know? From a career coach perspective, […]
“Plays well with others” Factor
Personal Branding Savvy Job SearchThink the interview is all about impressing them with your skills and experience? Think again. More and more companies are hiring with “the likeability factor” in mind – the right credentials and the right personality. In an Associated Press article in November 2007, one company admitted to putting candidates through a full-day of interviews. Their […]