Only Five Interview Questions

Of all the subjects we cover in career management and job search, the one that seems to cause clients the most anxiety is INTERVIEWING. To ease my clients’ concerns, I often simplify the topic by reducing it to a handful of basic elements.
When you boil it all down, job interviews are made-up of only five [...]

10 Habits of Highly Effective Job Seekers in a Down Market

Even in a down market, job seekers and employees are not powerless or without recourse. In fact, you have more control over your career circumstances than you might think. I’ve developed specific strategies and tactics that consistently generate powerful results for job seekers, even when it seems that “no one’s hiring.”
1. Network, network, network. Continually [...]

Moving Your Career Forward in Tough Times

Let’s face it: the job market is bad and the economy is worse. That’s why this is the time to push harder than ever in conducting your job search and managing your career. In addition to working harder, you’ll need to work smarter as well.
Are you upset that you didn’t “ace” your last job interview? [...]

Deadline’s Impact on a Job Opportunity

One of our seminar attendees was recently laid-off and has interviewed with several potential employers. He received an offer from one, but it came with a 24-hour deadline. While it wasn’t his top choice, he hasn’t heard from the other companies yet.
First, let’s discuss why his potential employer included a short deadline with [...]

Problem-Solving is Key in Salary Negotiations

Are you looking for a job or wondering what – if any – raise to expect this year? Here are a couple suggestions for negotiating your salary and other terms of employment, especially in this tough economic environment.
Assuming your employer or potential employer will reciprocate, Problem-Solving Strategies typically work best in negotiating compensation.
What [...]

The Brand Called YOU

Personal branding is about unearthing what is true and unique about you and letting everyone know about it. As a brand, you are your own free agent: you have the freedom to create the career path that links your talents and interests with the right position and the ability to move both vertically and horizontally, [...]

How To Avoid Being Blindsided in Business

An exit strategy is a plan that sets a course for your career.  It answers the question “what’s next?” What all executives must realize is that you shouldn’t be asking that question only after you get downsized or something else happens TO you.  An effective plan also functions as a personal safety net.
An exit strategy [...]