Did you just make a dumb mistake at a job interview? Or maybe when you met someone who’s critical to your success, you said EXACTLY the wrong thing? YOU’re not dumb. You’re probably doing this for a reason, often a good reason. This video explains 3 reasons for “dumb” mistakes and how to avoid them […]
Job Search
Job Search Tips: Posting “Job Wanted” Messages On LinkedIn And Elsewhere
Recently I’ve seen several job search messages posted on LinkedIn. Often they follow the format: “Seeking employment in the [city] area where I can use my sociology degree and have an opportunity to grow. I’d like to work in a nonprofit theatre organization but I am open to anything. I was just laid off from […]
Job Search: How To Avoid Writing A Proposal To Nowhere
Several years ago, my friend “Mike” was desperately trying to find a new career, when a miracle seemed to land in his lap. “John,” a Fortune 50 vice president, expressed interest in Mike’s system. Mike eagerly began developing a proposal, meeting John for lunch (I never asked who paid) and walking around with dollar signs […]
Words to Cut out Of Your Resume
Great article on cutting words from your resume here. I’ve been saying the same thing for a LONG time!
Kill Your Job Search With These 3 Words
When your job search goes on and on, it’s easy to feel desperate…and it’s SO easy to find yourself saying, “I’ll take anything.” But that’s really a bad idea. Read the full article here. Author Beth Braccio Hering points out: 1 – Focus on what your employers want and need. They aren’t concerned with your […]
Outsourcing your job hunt
Today’s Wall Street Journal carried an article about business executives who outsource their job hunt to firms based in India. Read it here It’s one of those ideas that would have seemed really strange a few years ago but today, things are different. I don’t know about you, but I know many happily married couples […]