If you are job hunting you need to re-connect with everyone you know and expand your network – get yourself in front of the right people in the right industries to get into the companies on your job target list. If you have not looked for a job in a while, or are changing industries, […]
What questions do you ask the interviewer?
You applied for a job. You got an interview. Congratulations! You spend hours preparing your answers to typical and difficult questions so you feel confident, ready and raring to go. But what about the questions you are supposed to ask the interviewer? You know they will ask you, “Do you have any questions?” So, what […]
Changing Jobs – Changing Cities
So you are working or not in one city and thinking of expanding your job search to one or two more cities. How do you accomplish that when you have little or no network in the new city? 1) Use your alumni network – Get back in touch with your high school, college, and graduate school […]
Networking During the Holidays – or any time!
If you are job hunting the holidays are a great time to meet new people and expand your network. But don’t just go to a party because you think you will have fun, or the food will be great, or there is live music. Make intelligent choices for your holiday networking. 1. Pick and choose […]
What is your Job Target?
Do you have an objective on the top of your resume? If so, that is old school. No one knows what you are aiming for with a long objective. It usually sounds expansive and full of generalities with no distinct job title. Instead, choose a job target. What is a job target? It consists of […]
Private Coach or Group Dynamic?
You need advice for your next career move and want to use the services of a professional career coach. So how do you choose between private coaching sessions and a small group workshop setting? Both will give you access to a career professional. Both will provide weekly meetings that will keep you motivated and accountable. Both provide the tools and techniques for your job search. So […]
5 Signs Telling You It is Time to Switch
You’ve been at your job for a while now, whether that means one year, two years, 5 or even 10 years. You feel you are stagnating. How do you spot the signs that it is time for a change…before you either are fired, or, you quit in frustration? 1) You don’t get the raise – If no one is […]
5 Tips for Getting that Raise
So you have had your performance evaluation and you did a great job…but you didn’t get the raise you were expecting, or you got the raise but it doesn’t add up to what you made before. Here is what you can do about it: 1) Find out who the decisionmaker is. Is it HR, or your immediate […]
5 Steps Closer to “YES”
So you are sending out your resume, going on interviews and second interviews but not hearing back. You wonder, “What is going on and how can I increase my response rate?” (1) Be prepared with your specific accomplishments that can help solve the problems of that job in that company. Your resume, cover letter, pitch and interview answers must […]
Summer’s Over …Now Get Back to Work!
So you took the summer off…I hope you enjoyed yourself, because if you have not been looking for a job you missed the best time to look. With fewer candidates looking, your chances of getting an interview are greater. Not to worry, There are still plenty of ways to move forward in your job search. […]