You should have an agenda when you enter the lion’s den for that much coveted job interview. Yeah, yeah – I get it… Your agenda is to get hired. You just need a job. Man, been unemployed for months (years?) and you just need a paying job. I get it. Tough to have an agenda […]
Best Job Search Strategies
Going through some old articles and I ran across this very interesting from last summer. The article is “The 15-Minute Job Hunt,” by Kelly Eggers. It begins with this somewhat provocative set of statements: Looking for a job may be a full-time occupation, but actually spending 40-plus hours per week looking at job listings won’t […]
How’s Your Confidence Level Lately?
Is it the art of getting hired or is it the science of getting hired? Or is it a crapshoot – buy a lottery ticket, attend a job fair, air out a resume and hope for the best? If you’ve been out of a job for a while; it can all drive you nuts. But […]
Go Fish Where the Fish Are…
I’ve always thought that you needed to go fish where the fish were. Sometimes that has gone well for me, and sometimes – meh! That said, in retrospect; some of my best moves have come when I’ve ventured out beyond my comfort zone. And if you’ve hit a serious roadblock in your job search, then […]
“Executive Job Search: 3 Jobseeking Ways to Find a Job Faster”
By:Kevin Donlin Got a difficult problem in your job search? Say, a lack of networking contacts? Or trouble answering interview questions? Well, you’ve got company. Problems in a job search are as common as mosquitoes in July. But … have you ever written your problem down on a piece of paper? I’ll bet you haven’t. […]
Great Advice on Tips for Landing That Job…
Nice article. Most of what is in here – you probably already know. But Ms. Benson presents it well. It was written about a year ago but I’m reposting it because the information and discussion is still relevant today. It’s about the basics and I think we tend to forget that it’s the basics that […]
Thank Your Way to a New Job
This is timeless advice on the value of giving thanks. A simply worded thank you note can put you heads and shoulders over the competition. Whether you follow Kevin’s advice or have your own technique, this is one area you cannot be deficient in. Also, take note of his first advice! It’s first because it’s […]
Write a Prospecting Letter – From the Guerrilla Guru’s
Harness the power of direct mail. The first thing you need to do for a prospecting letter is compile your list. Find 5-10 companies you want to work for based on your research. Compose a letter to your network of contacts asking them if they know of anyone who works at any of the companies […]
If Your Resume and Cover Letter Seem to be Lost…
I’m a big fan of FINS.com and you should be too. If you’re unemployed and you’re not over at that site – what are you waiting for – get over there. That said, I saw this piece at AOL.com and it was provided by FINS.com. I thought this was a really good advice piece over […]
Your job search, branding or selling?
By Kevin Donlin, You hear a lot of talk these days about personal branding and how you should “brand” yourself in a job search. But you hear very little about how you should sell yourself to employers. Yet, I submit that, if you want to get hired as soon as possible, you should sell yourself […]
The Job Search Basics
By Kevin Donlin, I got an email recently from a man that read: “I followed all your advice but I have not gotten any job interviews. Do you have any other suggestions?” I took a look at his LinkedIn profile and found that he hasn’t followed all of the advice I gave him. In fact, […]
Keeping Your Spirits Up During An Extended Job Search
By Jessica Holbrook, I read an article this week that stated the average job search is said to be a whopping 10 months! I guess that extended the last estimate I heard which was around 6-9 months. Seems that now more than ever patience is far more than a virtue-it is a must! As a […]
Three Terrific Job-Search Tactics
By Kevin Donlin, The following three job search tips have one thing in common. Can you guess what? First read, then guess … 1) Time Management “Time isn’t money. Time is everything.” – Dr. Bernie Siegel We each get 24 hours in a day. How you use this precious resource largely determines your success in […]
Executive Job Hunting? You’ll Need More Than a Resume
By Laura SmithProulx If you’re an executive planning your next career move, it might intrigue you to learn that you’ll be judged by more than just your resume during your job search. In other words, a full resume is not necessarily the best fit for each interviewer or contact. Surprised? You’ll find that recruiters, company […]
Start Your Job Search with Clarity or Else
This video explains how to get hired faster by first making sure your resume, cover letters, and networking conversations are on target. This is where most people who are looking for a job for more than 8 weeks fail. Make sure you start your job with absolute clarity. Good Advice “By posting intelligent reviews […]
