In a fascinating article recently, “Are there really no good job applicants out there?” Catherine Rampell in Economix points out some interesting facts. In December 2012, three out of ten businesses surveyed by The National Federation of Independent Business reported they found few or no qualified applicants for open positions. You might think from that […]
You love everything about this new job possibility. The people are great. The position is challenging. The location is perfect. The prospects are good. They seem to like you. The conversation moves to details. They ask for references. Now what? In the olden days you typed up their contact info and kept the list in […]
A job search has its peaks and valleys. You start out with enthusiasm, confident that you offer something special that companies will want. You get a few interviews. You talk to a few people. Then slow spots. No one calls. Nothing happens. You want to scream! It is harder and harder to keep up the […]
Jen caught me after a meeting a while back. She had a great interview and was pretty sure she would get an offer. This accounting firm promised her partner track while her current firm kept playing games about partnership. What should she do? This is a pretty important situation. Let’s look at some questions to […]
I proudly admit I was a history major at Northwestern University. I did not pick my major with an eye towards a career. I picked my major because I love history. My parents fully supported my flight of fancy. They knew that my history courses taught me to read, write, and think critically, skills I […]
Interviews have certain choreography. Give and take. This balance is based on free will and our right to move our labor around wherever it best benefits us and our families. Both you and the company have the responsibility to understand what you are getting into. So we dance, revealing important bits when it suits either […]
My sister Martha is looking for a job. She is reinventing her career. I am very proud that she is taking on this challenge with her chin up. She created a Personal Marketing Plan and has a good idea of what she wants and is working towards her goals. She has had some health issues […]
When I was an HR executive I hated thank you notes from candidates. To me it seemed like just another piece of paper to file away in my already messy, paper strewn office. Most candidates actually do not send thank you notes. When I was hiring people I actually did not receive all that many […]
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