In category: Job Search / Career Development

Winter I$ Coming

The theme is prevalent in the HBO show and book series Game of Thrones. It’s a prophetic thought that is set by these three words. "Winter is Coming" is the motto of House Stark. The meaning behind these words is one of warning and constant vigilance. The Starks, being the lor… more

Holiday Traditions and Your Job Search

Bah-Humbug. Not really, but when it comes to those holiday traditions... Spending money you don’t have, on presents you don’t want to buy, to travel to places you don’t want to go, on entertaining you don’t want to do. Spending time you don't have, wit… more

Calling Potential Contacts

In every human being, there is an intrinsic part that wants to help others. There is also an intrinsic part that prompts us to reach out to ask for help. In this digital age, sometimes it works to pick up the phone and talk directly to potential connections. But when job seeke… more

Resumes Then vs Resumes Now

In the battle to fill jobs, I am on the hiring line and I see a lot of senseless casualties. All too often qualified candidates are passed over, rejected, or simply never seen. It pains me to see the same errors kill candidates’ chances over and over. Across the decades I’… more

Smart and Senior – Job Search Tips

Every job fair in the past 18 months which I have attended or heard of has had more senior-level people attending. So your ‘competition’ is increasing. What should you do? Tip 1.  It’s who knows you, not just who you know. You need to involve your current network ef… more