In category: Job Search / Career Development
Is a Search Firm Right for Your Job Search
First, understand a search firm’s role is to satisfy the employer who pays them by finding a hire who meets the employer's specs. Their role is NOT to get YOU a job. There are two main types of search firms (aka "headhunters") you could work with: contingency and retained. 1.… more
The Holidays and Your Job Search: Bah Humbug or Be Merry
The holidays bring stress. If you are in a job search you may be plagued with unanswered applications. Or you may be trying to schedule interviews around busy holiday activities. If you are a hiring manager you have year-end reports and difficult requisitions to fill for the begi… more
Don’t Stop Your Job Search During the Holidays
The holidays are upon us already. You may be thinking, "I have so much to get done, and so many activities between now and the end of the year. There just isn't time for my job search." Or you may be frustrated with your job search. And the prospect of using the holidays as an… more
Military Spouse Employment Summit Tips for Job Seekers
The Military Spouse Employment Summit, the brainchild of Sue Hoppin founder of the National Military Spouse Network, provided a series of speakers sharing career and job search advice with a military spouse focus. Some of the tips for job seekers: John Berry, Director Office of … more
Difficult Interview Questions
Take a look at career articles and the topic of "questions everyone hates" comes up regularly. So, of course, you can learn a lot about how to answer many difficult questions with a fast search. Here are some which I get asked about regularly at job fairs and seminars. Quest… more