Imagine yourself on a tightrope stretched across the Grand Canyon. Your feet wobble a bit. Your breath catches if you glance down. Job search is like that. One false move and POOF you hired the wrong person. Or POOF you said the wrong thing and you didn’t get the job. What a tough spot for […]
I like to tell people I’ve been laid off more times than most and always land on my feet. My secret: I plan well, save a lot, and never assume that this job is my last. Most of all I think I am lucky. This recession was hard. Plenty of folks lost their jobs. It […]
You read the job description and had six interviews over three weeks. Finally you get the job offer you think you want. How do you know for sure you are making the right decision? It all comes down to fit. Fit is an intangible; shapeless and formless. Fit is a sense that something feels right, […]
I got a call from the HR Manager. Would I be willing to come talk about interviewing skills with a group of salaried employees about to be laid off? There could be no fee because the company was not providing severance or outplacement to any salaried employees. These folks have an average age of 58 […]
The first impression is the most important. First impressions are heavily weighted on what you look like with a dash of energy thrown in. Give the wrong impression and you are out. No question about it. First impressions apply to consultants and coaches too. How will someone trust me to give professional advice if I […]
It is well established that the best way to create a great match for a candidate and for the employer is networking. LinkedIn is one of the best tools to connect people with companies, from either perspective. But what is the best way to use this powerful tool without being a pest? There must be […]
I remember a few years ago, the director threw a disappointed look in my direction. “You really need to stay on pitch. Keep practicing.” It was a dream to be singing a Broadway musical, Children of Eden, with such a talented group; on my bucket list actually. I screwed up my courage and auditioned for […]
“You can’t get what you want until you know what you want,” a great line from a Joe Jackson song in 1984. I always liked that guy. Job seekers often sing that tune. Dean called the other day. He is sick of working in call center hell. He can’t take one more day. He would […]
What happens when you have had 34 interviews and no job offer? Answer: Nothing. Jack (not his real name!) called me the other day totally frustrated with this exact situation. I coached him on interview skills last year. He thought he was doing everything right but he was getting no results. I was stumped too. […]
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