With the dicey economic climate these days, some of you are asking, “How do I get ready for a job search?” Maybe you’ve been thinking about a move. Or maybe you want to get ready in case you need to work your Plan B. Here are 7 steps and 3 resources, from my job search […]
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Career Strategy: Invest in Career Insurance To Minimize Impact of Job Loss
Here’s an article with the title of Five Rules for Job Security from the CBS Moneywatch site. But in fact they are not about giving you job security. Nobody can do that. Instead, they are about mitigating the effects of job loss and protecting your financial security in the event of job loss. The distinction […]
Job Search: Does Google Really Ask These Dumb Interview Questions?
A blog claims that Google asks these 16 interview questions. The question you get depends on the job you want. You can read the post here. As you will see from the comments, some readers thought the questions were really dumb. Do they predict success in the workplace? Or are the hiring managers just having […]
Most Common Executive Job Search Question? “Many interviews, no job”
An executive job search can be challenging regardless of the economy. Even during boom times, career consultants often get asked, “Why are my interviews going nowhere?” This question arises when you have no trouble getting invited to interviews but then there is no follow Here is a checklist for you: (1) Are you applying for […]
To Ace Your Job Interview, Banish These Ghosts Forever
A job interview can be scary and stressful. After all, just getting to the interview meant you had to jump through hoops. You might be one of six interviewees chosen from over 300 applicants. But getting past the other five can be a minefield. One challenge clients often raise is, “What about my problems with […]
Job Search On A Budget: Some good info, some misleading info
An interesting article about job search on a budget: Click here. Just don’t believe the suggested investments in coaching and resume writing. Career coaches charge $150-$300 an hour (although an hour usually includes services that go beyond the hour). Lower-end coaches won’t be as experienced. They advise paying $200 for a resume. If you’ve got […]