A 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 a competitor in your industry or ...
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 in some way with a job ...
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 Facebook. You ignore well-intentioned friends and ...
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 essence, the length of an average ...
Read MoreYour privacy settings enable only a small coterie of friends and family to view your profile and status updates. But let’s say you are applying for a job, and the interviewer asks for your Facebook username and password, so she can check out what’s on your page or profile. Would you provide the information ...
Read MoreYou wouldn’t take a trip into space without the proper preparation; your very survival might depend on it. Similarly, you wouldn’t (or shouldn’t) go into an interview room without equipping yourself with the proper tools to help you not just survive, but thrive! Look at it this way; it can get mighty dizzying at ...
Read MoreNot everyone has a squeaky-clean past. Those things you’d rather not talk about are all accessible in today’s information-rich world. That arrest for protesting, the litigious neighbor who left lawsuits on your record, a publicized DUI, your being fired for sexual harassment – can come back to haunt you during the job search. The ...
Read MoreI am a big believer in affirmations as a way to succeed in your life and career. Affirmations are a commitment to internalizing your vision so that it manifests itself in your life. That sounds a little mystical, I know, but let me give you a practical example of how to use them. Say you’re ...
Read MoreBefore you pass “Go”, you might be asked to have a qualifying telephone interview (aka “phone screen”) with the employer’s internal or external recruiter. This is “make-or-break” so make sure you don’t fumble by heeding some of these tips: Use a landline for the call. Cell phones don’t always have a reliable connection; the last ...
Read MoreA common mistake jobseekers make when describing themselves in a professional context is to launch into a list of their current and past jobs and experiences. You may think that a hastily-sketched map of your accomplishments is all you need, but trust me, that won’t cut it. You need to create a full-color map ...
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