In this job search training lesson today, I answer a question from someone who does not want to network in their job search, but wonders why they are making so little progress. Networking is something many of us do not like to do, but if you want to find a new job, it is a […]
Read MoreIf your job search is taking a long time, check out these tips… Recently I had someone email me asking what advice I would give someone who has been in a long-term job search. Her specific question was, “I know you have helped a great number of people. What advice do you give to those […]
Read MoreDid you know there are many people out there who have recruiters contacting them about job postings! About new career opportunities. Wouldn’t that be ideal? Recruiters contacting you?? It happens … when you have your LinkedIn profile set up in a way that gets you noticed and found! Your LinkedIn profile is important, especially if you […]
Read MoreI receive questions from people all the time and thought this questions was really good, so I wanted to share the question and my response. Dear Interview Doctor, I understand that you recommend job seekers avoid talking about salary as long as possible in the job search and interview process. That makes perfect sense. We […]
Read More2020 has been a difficult year. Every day we have another reminder that life is not perfect in the USA. Racial injustice. Inequality. Illness. Quarantine. Frustration. Anger. Explosive conflict. Those with power do not like to share. Progress only comes from conflict. Some of my earliest memories were my mom and dad whispering in my […]
Read MoreRecently I had a chance to share some thoughts about growing my business with public speaking on Pat Altvater’s Soar to Success Podcast entitled, Grow Your Business with Speaking. I enjoy interacting with the audience and sharing my thoughts. It is easier for me to stand up in front of a large room of people than […]
Read MoreNetworking means building relationships with people who can help. The other day my son complained that it was almost impossible to find a house in his preferred neighborhood. Houses go on the market for days, sometimes hours, before they are snapped up. He couldn’t see how he could get an advantage. No amount of conversation […]
Read MoreLearn tips on formatting your resume for your job search to stand out and get noticed. Katherine Burik is a Job Search / Career Coach and, in this video, she shares advice and tips on formatting your resume. Your resume is a personal reflection of your experience and your brand. It needs to reflect you. […]
Read MoreRemember riding in elevators? The hardest part was knowing where to look. Some looked at their feet, carefully avoiding eye contact. Others watched the floors change or calculated cumulative mass to ensure the elevator would not collapse under the weight of fellow riders. Ah, the good old days before coronavirus, when we blithely got into […]
Read MoreLearn how and why to ask others questions in LinkedIn and increase you ability to create relationships. Katherine Burik is a Job Search / Career Coach and, in this video, she shares how and why to ask others questions in LinkedIn and increase you ability to create relationships. LinkedIn conversations can turn into a relationship. […]
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