A recent Daily Beast blog post listing the 13 most useless college majors had a lot of people growling. According to the author, liberal arts majors apparently don’t give recent college grads a leg up in the job market. I agree with the critics of the post. I...
Read MoreWalking my dog two nights ago, I saw a man behind me. As Mika sniffed the ground, I looked up to nod “Hello.” He asked how I was and when I returned the question, he said he was “Blessed” – but to say a prayer for him. He...
Read MoreA job offer is on the table, and you’re in the middle of negotiations. Tucked in amidst the terms of salary, bonuses, health benefits and other perks is a (gasp) non-compete agreement. Your prospective employer wants you to sign this agreement essentially denying you the right to work for...
Read MoreIf you haven’t read my book or taken one of my webinars, but want a snapshot of the career advice I offer jobseekers, I invite you to view the video below, which is an introduction to the process of Career Mapping. In it, I cover the importance of...
Read MoreIn my 12 years as an executive recruiter, I typically spent 1-3 minutes reviewing each résumé. If I didn’t see what I was looking for, I moved on. Now comes word that most recruiters spend “six seconds before they make the initial ‘fit or no fit’ decision” on...
Read MoreThe job hunting journey can be an arduous one that requires focus, determination, resiliency and a great deal of energy. You will get weary and feel as though you’ve hit a brick wall. I urge you to visualize pulling over rather than hitting a brick wall. Even the imagery...
Read MoreA recent study conducted by CareerBuilder and PrimeCB.com showed that 57% of workers age 60 plus said they would look for a new job after retiring from their company. In my book, I refer to these mature workers as “Encore” workers. Whether or not they are employed, members of...
Read MoreMost jobseekers think of a résumé as a summary of work and education experiences, but it’s far more than a collection of words. Think of it as a subtle sales piece that, ideally, opens up job and career advancement opportunities. That is its purpose. The best résumés connect...
Read MoreJob loss ranks among the top 10 most stressful events in life. Getting fired – even if it was anticipated – still comes as a shock. If you’ve been through it, you know the angst. Personal letters and phone calls go unreturned. You stop posting status updates on...
Read MoreWhat exactly would you say if you found yourself on an elevator or at a cocktail party with the hiring manager for a job you really want, or the president of your company? You must be able to tell someone about yourself in a minute or two – in...
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