While you are home avoiding COVID-19 you need to spend some time on research – to learn as much as you can about the companies where you apply for jobs. Where are you going to find out the information you need?1) Company website – At the minimum it will have the mission, vision,and key leadership. What are the company’s […]
Now that the job market is opening up but we still are dealing with COVID-19, you may be getting phone and Zoom interviews. Here are some tips and strategies to prepare. 1) Do your research – Learn something about the company before you walk into an interview. Know their mission, values, challenges. Look at the company website, read […]
If you have been laid off, or furloughed, or if your industry has shut down, what can you do now to prepare for your job search after quarantine? Here are some practical things to do: 1) Spend 10 minutes each day thinking about one aspect of your job search – Who were your former colleagues? Where would […]
Getting bored of staying home? Thinking this is still not a good time to job hunt? You are wrong. Companies are hiring remotely for remote and live jobs, for part-time and full-time jobs. Here are some things to do now. 1) Research companies where you would like to work. Look at their website, read their annual report, read […]
If you have been laid off, or furloughed, or if your industry has shut down, what can you do now to prepare for your job search after quarantine? Here are some practical things to do:1) Spend 10 minutes each day thinking about one aspect of your job search – Who were your former colleagues? Where would you […]
Anna was divorced and had been raising her two kids for four years and needed to get back to work. Working with a career coach, she used the 5 step process to get back to work. We wrote her resume introduced her to 3 temp agencies. She got a temp job for 3 months. We re […]
Last week we talked about ways to keep uo your job search in chellenging times. Here are a few more:1) Prepare yourself for a longer job search – it used to take 10 weeks to a year depending upon your title and level. It may take longer than that. So keep calm and carry on. Talk […]
Despite the staggering number of layoffs, there are fields that are still hiring. Here are some concrete steps you can take now to keep your job search on track:1) Research new fields that are growing such as Software Tech, Telemedicine, Utilities, There are openings for peopole in roles such as customer support, business analyst, data analyst, […]
If you are over 50, or even over 45, ageism becomes an issue in your job search. Ever go to an interview where everyone seems to be in their 20’s and 30’s?How to deal with it? This is the first in a series of blogs on dealing with ageism in your job search.1. Stay current with […]
Everyone wants more money, but it’s not only the money. Benefits may include, but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, profit-share, vacation days, summer Fridays, relocation, sign-on bonus, stock options, paid training. Where do you start? 1) Research – Do your research to make sure you know the salary bandwidth for your job title in your […]