There is nothing like a job search to test your relationships and marriage. Growing together is one of life’s challenges when any significant event occurs. There appears to be more stress-related illness and stress-related reaction Read more…
Have you ever wondered if a cover letter was really that necessary? If you have been tempted to skip the cover letter, you are not alone. Many people wonder if a cover letter matters — Read more…
Here’s a little more information about working for federal, state and local governments, a topic I wrote about a few days ago. I thought it might be helpful to list the Web site where the Read more…
A job seeker recently told me about his disappointing job-fair experience. He’d expected to be interviewed and possibly leave the job fair with an offer. When that didn’t happen, he left the job fair feeling Read more…
I can’t emphasize enough the importance of listening skills to a job searcher. Many job seekers have speaking and listening confused. While both require communication, they are different skill sets. Here’s what I mean. Here’s Read more…
Self talk sounds like the softer side of a job search, doesn’t it? After all what does self talk have to do with really finding a job? A lot. Self talk affects all job seekers Read more…
Job stress affects everyone — even if you’re job searching between jobs — in ways you least expect it. Just thinking your job may be in jeopardy uses creative energy that could be directed elsewhere Read more…
While networking is not a new topic, when it comes to job searching there are those who put off participating in professional associations, community groups or industry events. They just don’t want to network. Statistics Read more…
I recently heard a job-searcher describe his feelings about networking. He said he would rather walk on hot coals than ask for a job. The vision of walking on hot coals does not sound that Read more…
This week we’re looking at decisions you may face during today’s practically inevitable job transitions. I recently heard this question: I have been thinking about changing my career and going into sales. My career has Read more…