Careers keep changing shape. Boomers could expect 11-13 job and career field changes in a career of about 40 years. Recent studies indicate newer cohorts can expect 15-17 such changes in a 45-50 year span. Increasing longevity plus the impact of new technologies underlie the difference. Add in the increasing implementation of technology in […]
“Why Do You Want to Work Here?”
Many hiring managers ask some variant on the question of why you want to work for the company, or the specific program or department. Whenver you interview, you should be prepared to answer “Why do you want to work here?”
Resist your temptation to sound excited by stating some generalities quickly. “I’ve heard great things […]
Your Career is Your Biggest Investment.
Right now many of us feel as if our work and our plans are in flux. The impact of the pandemic, changes in technology, economic issues, and our financial fears all add to the worry about our jobs or our next job. If you do not have work now, this is an […]
Job Search Checklist for Success
There are common steps in job search which will help you succeed. This outline of the basics can guide you. As you read it, I hope you recognize most of the steps. The question is: are you actually doing this? So many of us just jump in to a job search without thinking about our […]
Research is Vital – Here’s How
Research is an often ignored or minimal aspect of job search. Given the massive wave of business changes over the past decade, this is especially dangerous. Many of today’s big and small names are a totally different company than they were even a year or two ago as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and business focus […]
GalleryFive Common Resume Errors
Does it seem as if every article and each recruiter takes a different slant on what goes where on a resume? Some of that is the impact of company culture on internal recruiters and speed demands on external recruiters. And yes, writers need something new for their careers blogs and publications. After a long career […]
GalleryWhat’s Work-Life Balance to Job Search?
Work-life balance regularly shows up as a ‘hot topic’. But what it means is not so clear. Individuals have very different definitions. Companies do too. Some may tout theirs in their careers website or job ads with actual practices which range from highly supportive to quite negative. At its most basic, work life balance […]
GalleryHave You Missed These Resume Basics?
Resumes are tough to write for most people. Too often, we copy the last one we used and barely update it Or have difficulty figuring out what information to put on, what to leave off, and which advice to listen to.
Companies complain about the volumes of resumes they receive and how few are qualified. […]
Negotiating Salaries and Benefits
Everyone hopes for the perfect offer – the great job in a wonderful company with super pay and benefits. Less than half of all candidates negotiate for changes in the offer. If you want to ask for change(s), here’s how.
Ideally you created a decision checklist early in your job search that covers all your […]
Career Plans: Make Success Easier
Do you only think about your career when you start a job search? If so, you are not alone. You probably know that artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting many careers and jobs. But so are other technological and economic changes. Setting aside a little time each week for awhile to think about your career […]
