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Friday, January 11, 2008 - Posts
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Having to perform a job search is rarely at the top of a list of "fun"
ways to spend ones time. Job search is generally regarded as dreary
work at best. And why not? The process is almost always spent
independently. Job seekers look at newspaper ads Read More
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Transposing two of the commands in the ritual used by the execution
squads of old — "Ready! Aim! Fire!" — yields some guidelines for those
in the employment hunt.
"Ready!": Initial Research
"Where do I begin?" is the hapless cry of many a job Read More
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No one sets out in a job to fail or to be mediocre. Even so, some
people seem to succeed at everything they touch, while others just get
by.
There are some employees who demonstrate a steady and progressive climb
to higher levels of development and Read More
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We can all agree that business today is traveling "faster than the
speed of thought." Yet, have we taken the time to acknowledge the
skills and approach needed to compete in today's fast-paced economy?
Whether you're trying to promote an idea, solve Read More
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So, given that it's an absolute imperative to have a positive attitude, what steps can a job seeker take to foster one?
He or she can heighten their awareness of how they come
across to others. Sometimes knowing how you present yourself to others Read More
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Many people, under financial or other pressures to find work quickly,
feel they can’t afford to take the time to get organized. On the other
hand, conducting your job search in an organized manner will reduce the
amount of time you spend looking for Read More
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I get a lot of questions these days from frustrated job seekers, who
want to know how to get noticed by employers, how to network more
effectively, etc.
After pouring over my email inbox for the last 30 days, I picked
four commonly asked questions Read More
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Transposing two of the commands in the ritual used by the execution
squads of old — "Ready! Aim! Fire!" — yields some guidelines for those
in the employment hunt.
"Ready!": Initial Research
"Where do I begin?" is the hapless cry of many a job Read More
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How’s work going?" This is such a common question that we never really
answer. After all, does anyone really care about our employment issues
when they have a list of their own? Have we all become conditioned to
put up with the daily grind and just Read More
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Recently, I’ve heard buzz on a number of individuals about their work
performance and it wasn’t good. Here are just three of them.
Scenario One: The person in question damaged an important client
relationship by repeatedly missing deadlines and Read More
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Part II: The Blue Print
In part one of Taking Your Job Home: Facing the Issues, we
covered concerns your employer would have if you asked him to let you
work at home. There were five issues: Privacy and safety, Dealing with
Co-workers, Communication, Read More
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You resigned. You were given a counteroffer. Now what?
Breaking up is hard to do. To gear up for the fateful day, the "dumper"
usually plays the scenario over and over in his or her mind until the
perfect break up line is found; a line that Read More
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When’s the last time you responded to, or actively courted, the
attention of a recruiter? When happily employed people get a call, they
usually terminate it fairly quickly – because they’re happily employed.
Those who are unhappily employed respond Read More
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As a former executive recruiter and headhunter, I can tell you there
are a lot of industry secrets. Having access to those secrets can make
the difference in whether your resume is accepted—or rejected—by top
headhunters.
As you focus your job search, Read More
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Did you ever notice that there are certain people who
have great jobs? They are always working on a
consistent basis even in shaky industries and uncertain
times? And then there are those who are either
constantly unhappy in their careers, or Read More
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Are you frustrated when you receive no response after you send out
resumes, no follow-up calls to hear how you did on interviews, no
replies when you are trying to gather more information about a
prospective employer?
Well, you are not alone. Over Read More
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Are you finding it hard to generate meaningful interviews? When you get
an interview does it seem as if the other candidate is always getting
the offer? Has your job search gone on for months with no results, and
are you finding it difficult to stay Read More
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How do you feel at work? Are you tired throughout the day?
Being tired and having low energy is common in the workplace. How can
it not be? You’ve probably been getting up early five days or more per
week for years. You probably get home late Read More
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Did you ever notice that there are certain people who
have great jobs? They are always working on a
consistent basis even in shaky industries and uncertain
times? And then there are those who are either
constantly unhappy in their careers, or Read More
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he Internet is easily the world's most powerful employment tool. With
the Web, you can access millions of job openings on thousands of sites.
With email, you can quickly contact employers and ask for interviews.
Yet, if used incorrectly, the Internet Read More
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Dear Joan:
I am looking for some pointers on job interviews. I have been told by
two interviewers that I don't seem assertive or aggressive enough. I do
possess those strengths, as I am currently a vice president in a very
demanding job. What Read More
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Do you keep getting rejected at each and every interview that you go
on? Is this getting you down? Making you feel dejected? Before you
decide that ‘it’s all someone else’s fault’, have you thought of the
possibility that you might be going wrong somewhere Read More
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One of the great qualities that children possess is the ability to ask
for what they want, from extended playtime to an extra piece of cake
for dessert. Not only do children ask for what they want, but they also
don’t give up. They conspire, they’re Read More
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It's been said that time isn't everything, it's the only thing.
That applies to your job hunt, especially. Because every day spent in
the wrong job (or in no job) can seem like an eternity to you and your
family.
As we get ready to begin a Read More
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