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What Keeps Recruiters Up at Night?

2008-11-21T14:20:57-05:00

At the Kennedy Recruiting Conference I attended some interesting presentations and - of even more value - had the chance to speak with a number of recruiters, both internal and external. One theme that cropped up over and over is...

When the Going Gets Tough, Turn to Friends at Work

2008-11-20T18:31:10-05:00

These days I'm searching for news and stories on the Web that inspire hope, optimism, or at the very least, healthy coping.In tough times, many of us are tempted to withdraw, turn inward, and freeze. I have yet to meet...

Survival in These Troubled Times

2008-11-20T15:23:36-05:00

Listening to NPR's On Point this morning about unemployment survival, one of the callers, Anonymous, happened to be a woman who's nine-months pregnant and as of this morning, lost her job. The panel of experts offered her some suggestions. If...

Does your boss listen to you?

2008-11-20T10:55:01-05:00

A question posted on the MarketingProfs.com forum that I regularly contribute to asked about what to do with what sounded like a narcisistic boss. Here were my thoughts; Unfortunately situations like this are not as uncommon as you might think....

If You're SO Good, How Come Your Resume's SO Bad?

2008-11-17T13:35:18-05:00

Earlier today, I received a phone message from a caller who offered this: A recruiter just said these words to me: If you're so good, how come your resume is so bad? Apparently, the recruiter had gone on to say...

The X Factor: How To Avoid Losing Your Job

2008-11-14T18:01:26-05:00

I’m not a huge fan of reality television or talent shows in general, but for some reason, I do enjoy Simon Cowell’s The X Factor TV show - the UK equivalent of American Idol. It’s the usual talent show format...

Is There Anything We Should Know?

2008-11-13T09:23:44-05:00

The economy may be going through hard times, but there are jobs to be had in Washington DC. The new Obama-Biden administration has posted over 8,000 vacancies - but before you rush to get your application in, take a look...

The Big Debate (no that one is over!)

2008-11-12T09:45:17-05:00

There has been a great debate about personal branding going on over the last few days on several blogs as well a lot comments on Twitter. Geoff Livingston has just posted a follow up to a blog post he did...

A Tale of Two Seasons

2008-11-12T01:15:01-05:00

This post is for our readers currently in college… Fall generally finds me in the thick of two different seasons: the on-campus recruiting season for full-time jobs and the “apple season” (my cousins have an orchard where they grow and...

What Are You Thankful For?

2008-11-11T16:33:40-05:00

Last week, I was having coffee with a close friend. I met her several years ago when I was a speaker for a local group. She had called the very next day to say that she'd love to get together...

Doom & Gloom – What to do about potential job loss

2008-11-11T10:32:06-05:00

In the past, paralyzed by the present or ploughing ahead?It is certainly not a great position to be in – either fearful of losing your job or being downsized. I know, I have been there twice myself, once in the...

Does Your Personal Brand Matter?

2008-11-08T10:27:18-05:00

An interesting post at The Buzz Bin touched on some issues I've been thinking about for a while. In "I Don't Care About Your Personal Brand,' Geoff Livingston outlines why he opposes the idea of developing a personal brand. His...

Play the Kevin Bacon Game to Land the Job You Want

2008-11-07T18:54:04-05:00

I was listening to jobradio.fm the other day and heard some great practical tips on leveraging your network to land your next job. As you may know, Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon was a trendy game in the last decade...

Is it about to change?

2008-11-06T15:13:52-05:00

It is interesting to note that as something becomes more popular and many more people talk, write and with technology now everything else online about it that debate about it's pros and cons escalate. Obama versus Hilary and then Obama...

The Language of Career Management

2008-11-06T12:59:19-05:00

If you are a job seeker, perhaps you're spending a lot of time, energy and money in equipping yourself with 21st-century leading-edge career management strategies and best practices. Do you ever feel overwhelmed in trying to learn all the stuff...

Are you perfect?

2008-11-05T09:21:28-05:00

Just went to this You Tube video from a Twitter recommend by Guy Kawasaki - really has changed my whole thinking about the day. It explains what drives Tiger Woods to continue to want to improve - the pursuit of...

The Boss is Always Right

2008-11-03T21:21:00-05:00

A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp. They rub it and a Genie comes out. The Genie says, 'I'll give each of you just one wish.' 'Me...

Gratitude: The Biggest Ally In Your Job Search

2008-11-01T18:31:16-04:00

If you have a warm home, a soft bed, food in the fridge, clean clothes, family and friends – then you have a lot to be thankful for. Two-thirds of the world’s population would think they’d won the lottery if...

Halloween Accessories

2008-10-31T10:44:01-04:00

You know one thing that is really scary? Being suddenly out of a high-paying job with the expensive lifestyle that goes with it and having no great resume to use in a job search. I thought anew about resumes when...

Stand Up, Stand Out!

2008-10-31T09:33:15-04:00

I love to practice interviewing with clients! And mostly, I love to see the confidence that emerges when the client knows they're ready to hit the streets. Take earlier this week, for example, when a client was struggling with the...

It's Getting Scary Out There!

2008-10-31T08:07:37-04:00

It's certainly become apparent that the world has changed over the past few weeks and for many it has become a concerning and worrying time. I have had several conversations with good friends and associates in the last few days...

Job Search Success: A Matter of Luck? - Part 1

2008-10-30T16:19:36-04:00

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us….” So begins Charles Dickens in A Tale...

Choose Your Own Adventure

2008-10-26T22:21:14-04:00

Interested in exploring new opportunities but feeling guilty due to employment declines from Wall Street to Main Street? Do you dare disturb the universe by imagining what could be—if only you knew what it was? Are you wondering if the...

The Secret To Success In A Downturn: Choosing Your Reaction

2008-10-24T16:47:54-04:00

“We’re all f****d!”…… “We’re screwed…”…..”It’s all over”That’s a series of statements I’ve heard in recent weeks when talking to people about their career prospects over the coming year. Whilst the statements reflect the level of anxiety and nervousness caused by...

Conversations...to be continued...

2008-10-23T17:45:56-04:00

According to Dictionary Online, one of the definitions of the word courage, a noun, is: The state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger, fear, or vicissitudes with self-possession, confidence, and resolution; bravery. The last...

Turn Your Job Search Complaints into Opportunities

2008-10-21T23:56:45-04:00

I just finished reading Jon Gordon's book The No Complaining Rule. According to Jon, people complain either because they feel fearful and helpless or because it has become a habit. He goes on to state that "Complaining can be a...

Can You See the Forest for the Trees in Your Job Search?

2008-10-20T16:40:26-04:00

I've always been one to draw analogies from real-life experiences and link everyday scenarios to career-management challenges and efforts. Now in my second year of graduate school at a liberal arts university pursuing a master's in humanities, I followed the...

Top 10 Tips to Recession-Proof Your Career

2008-10-19T20:10:00-04:00

Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell 'em, 'Certainly I can!' Then get busy and find out how to do it." -Theodore Roosevelt Now is the time to take on extra responsibilities on the job and...

Career Changers: 6 Steps To Becoming 'Unstuck'

2008-10-17T21:11:39-04:00

Are you ‘stuck’ in a career you dislike? Do you want to change careers but feel 'tied' due to the salary you earn or the knowledge base you have? Do you sometimes get excited by the idea of doing something...

Be Specific About What You Want

2008-10-17T14:34:58-04:00

You know you want to change jobs, companies, or even careers, but you're not sure exactly where you want to go. You've got a great network of contacts to reach out to, but you're not sure what to tell them....