A career move means different things for different people, depending on where you are in life. To a college student, it may be a way to get more experience. To a mid-career professional it may Read more…
I recently had someone ask me if I thought his smoking might be a problem in his job search. This person has a strong employment history and has been getting job interviews, but he hasn’t Read more…
The interviewer on the other side of the phone or computer screen may not see your pajamas, but you know you are wearing them. The fact is, it can be difficult to sound like a Read more…
Many college students are facing graduation in the spring, and they’re wondering if they should continue their education with graduate school or step out into this uncertain job market. If you’re a parent of a Read more…
Have you ever felt like you couldn’t do anything right to please your boss? That’s exactly what it felt like for one employee who recently transferred out of a department to new one with a Read more…
So many people tell me they think they should attend as many networking events as possible when they’re looking for a job. They seem to look at networking events from the numbers side: If they Read more…
Have you ever felt like you should call people who might be able to help you with your job search but you just couldn’t do it? If so, you’re not alone. But, calling people about Read more…
People often tell me that job postings sound like they are looking for the perfect job candidate, and they feel they can’t compete with the “ideal candidate,” even though they have a solid background and Read more…
What do you do if you get into a slump during a long job search? It’s a common problem, but there are ways to keep moving ahead. Refocus It’s easy to lose sight of your Read more…
Entrepreneurs and company leaders may want to look at Dave Ramsey’s new book, EntreLeadership as they look for ways to grow their businesses. As the title implies, this book looks at how to blend an Read more…