Posted in Current Events, Job Loss, Job Search on Sep 9th, 2011
I just read Nick Corcodilos’ new article entitled, “Rude Employers: Yahoo Fires CEO Carol Bartz, phones it in”, from his “Ask the Headhunter” blog. The article quickly reminds us that rude and disingenuous companies will be remembered for their poor treatment of employees. It also sends a strong message to job seekers considering working for [...]
Posted in Help Others, Interview Prep, Job Search, Networking on May 6th, 2011
While watching my niece’s soccer game recently, there was one girl on her team that was obviously very skilled. This particular girl worked mostly alone and tended to be a ball hog. While she played hard it was noticeable that there was a disconnect with her and the rest of the team. When asked about [...]
Posted in Career Mgt., Interview Prep, Job Search on Jan 20th, 2011
Just as in dating, with job search success often comes a few rejections. Hearing the dreaded words, “We decided to go with another candidate” can be enough to knock the wind out of anyone’s sail. Candidates that strive to learn from rejection are those that will land the right job quicker.
Some lash out in anger [...]
Posted in Job Search, Positive Attitude, jobseeker on Dec 29th, 2010
If you want to be noticed in your current job or in a new job you’ve recently landed – give more than is expected. If you are currently unemployed and looking for a new job – give more than is expected. If you’re happily employed but a colleague or friend asks you to keep [...]
Posted in Career Mgt., Help Others, Job Search, Positive Attitude on Aug 3rd, 2010
When I talk with job seekers that have been searching for a new position or transitioning into a new career the discussion of the competitive market and high rate of rejection often comes up. During these conversations I usually see three different types of attitudes emerge. I see those that those are personally hurt by [...]
Posted in Job Loss, Job Search, Positive Attitude, Uncategorized, jobseeker on Feb 10th, 2010
Moving your Job Search out of Neutral and into High Gear
With love for my clients and true compassion for the job seekers out of work I am writing this post. I understand your pride has been hurt because you thought you were better than a lay off or being let go, some feel they [...]
Posted in Career Mgt., Job Search, Networking on Jan 15th, 2010
This week was the kick off of the 9th season of American Idol. Every year I say I am not going to watch it, but somehow the show finds its way on to the screen of my television. I tell myself, just the first night… to get a feel for what this season may hold.
I [...]
Posted in Current Events, Help Others, Resume Devel. on Sep 15th, 2009
In case you haven’t heard, September is National Update Your Resume Month and I wanted to give a quick reminder to anyone who still hasn’t updated their resume. Competition is tougher than ever because unemployment rates remains very high.
Recruiters and hiring managers are getting bogged down with the number of incoming resumes they are receiving. [...]
Posted in Interview Prep, Job Search, Positive Attitude, jobseeker on Sep 9th, 2009
Wednesday’s Q&A
Question: Can a smile really land you a job?
Answer: A smile is so incredibly powerful. It is proven to release chemicals that relax, it takes fewer muscles to make then a frown, and it can make or break a meeting.
Smiles are written about, sung about, drawn, worn as bumper stickers and t-shirts and [...]
Posted in Help Others, Positive Attitude on Aug 24th, 2009
I used to love the old Patty Loveless song, “…life’s about changing, nothing ever stays the same…” Remember that song? I often find myself humming that song when I think about how life isn’t meant to stay the same. It is about how we respond and react to change. Seeing change and lots of it [...]
