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 […]
GalleryWork Your Transition from the Military Effectively
Going back to civilian life after military service is a big change. Too many leave planning for it until mere months before they transition. Smart folks start early and learn all they can to ensure their goals and needs are met.
My military transition guides are FREE December 27 – 31, 2018.
Grab one or both […]
Follow Up on Your Interviews!
I talk about job search with groups regularly and almost always get questions on what to do after an interview. Why, when, how, how much…
‘Why?’ is easy.
When you write a thank-you note to interviewers, you have another chance to impress each interviewer you talked with. These notes should go out by email within 24 […]
Shaping a 21st Century Career
So many of us think of life in the classic 3 stages mode: School – Work – Retirement. How unrealistic is that now?
The Boomers have made ‘60 the new 40‘. Once anyone having a 100th birthday made national TV news, now it is not unusual. If you were born after the late 1960s, you […]
Career Success: Should I Find a Mentor?
Mentor relationships offer many professionals a better, faster way to increase their career success. Consider working with a mentor as part of your career development.
Classic mentoring relationships involve a more experienced person who acted as a teacher or coach. But there are a variety of other mentoring relationships which may also be useful. These […]
