Tight Labor Market: More Jobs & Higher Pay?
Posted on March 11, 2018
According to many experts, we’re currently experiencing a tight labor market, which should be good news for those of you who are looking for a job or thinking about changing to a new job. Of course, this is a generalization and doesn’t necessarily mean job seekers across the country will find employers knocking on their […]
One Thing You Should Never Do in a Job Interview
Posted on February 25, 2018
I could obviously list a lot more than one thing you should never do in a job interview. The list might well be endless! You can sabotage your job prospects in an interview through a variety of poorly planned actions. And you generally don’t get a second chance to come back and “fix” the impression […]
Re-frame “Transferable Skills” as a Strong Value Proposition
Posted on October 24, 2017
The concept of transferable skills is almost as old as the hills in the employment arena, but it can still give your job search and career success a hefty boost if you do it right. First of all, you need to keep two critical principles in mind: Avoid giving a “learning curve required” impression to […]
Job Search “Costs” – Weighing Your Options
Posted on October 1, 2017
Most of us tend to think twice when we face the possibility of spending our valuable and often-limited resources, whether cash, time or something else. If you’re considering a job search to find your next job, you know what I’m talking about! I’ve touched on this topic before, but it keeps coming up, so I […]
Happy or Unhappy at Work – Do You Need a New Job?
Posted on September 16, 2017
Some people believe happiness at work is either an impossible dream or the goal of lazy people who don’t want to work hard. I think it stems from the Puritan work ethic that’s part of the foundation of this country. “If it’s pleasant, it must not be work.” So if you’re looking for happiness as […]
Cover Letters – Are They a Waste of Time?
Posted on September 9, 2017
Clients planning a job search often ask me if a cover letter would be worth doing. I tell them the answer is “yes,” “no,” or “maybe”! Most job seekers know they need a resume of some kind. For one thing, employers expect it. (Despite what you might read about resumes being on their way out, […]
Career Success: When “Go It Alone” Makes No Sense
Posted on August 27, 2017
When you face a job search or career challenge that has you puzzled–even concerned–about what to do next, you might want to consider whether you’ve been trying to solve the problem all by yourself instead of reaching out for help. Sometimes the solution involves identifying a support team of people who are willing and able […]
Job Search: Are the Odds Stacked Against You?
Posted on June 23, 2017
As if job searching weren’t enough of a pain to begin with, it seems new wrinkles are added all too often. And they’re basically never designed to make your life as a job seeker easier. Companies seem to do their best to put distance between themselves and the great talent they say they need to […]
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