Archive for the 'Selling Yourself' Category

The Unemployed Have Advantages Too

I promise I’m not nuts when I tell you the unemployed have advantages in the job search process. Yes, employed individuals have the appearance of being in demand and are less likely to receive offers below their true value, but being unemployed has its perks. Let’s talk about some of them so those of you […]

Why Buy The Cow?

Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free? We’ve heard that before. Usually it’s tied to romantic relationships and the quest for commitment. These days some job seekers need to come to terms with the concept professionally. At a recent round table for job seekers the topic of unpaid internships came […]

Stop Looking For What You Lost

There are several documentaries running right now showcasing individuals struggling to find work in this economic mess. It doesn’t go unnoticed many are in the 50+ crowd. To their credit, they are shown at various networking functions and support groups. Getting out of the house is a big step. Still, I find myself frustrated and […]

Connections

This week I heard a lot of good news. Several friends and clients are basking in interview requests and job offers. Care to know what all of them happen to have in common? All of them have connections to someone associated with the companies involved. They have an extra edge because they know someone, or […]

Time Changes Things

Remember that company you approached 3,6, 9 or even 12 months ago that said it had no openings? Is that still true? There is no way to know if you haven’t kept in touch with the contacts you made there. Many job seekers make the mistake of turning a company’s account of its current situation […]

Networking For Jobs While Employed

Networking for a job while employed is tough. This is especially true for those in sales and marketing roles who may already be heavily involved in networking on behalf of their current employer. So, how do you handle networking for the benefit of self-promotion while also representing a specific employer? Discretion and good judgment are […]

Is This A Good Time?

When a recruiter or hiring manager calls you and asks if this is a good time to talk, be honest. If it’s not, it’s much better to reschedule the call for a more ideal time than to attempt to have a conversation with chaos going on in the background. Yes, potential employers want to feel […]

Doors NOT Corners

Just for the sake of discussion, advancing your education is supposed to open doors for you. Too often I find individuals turning the tables on that notion and allowing the knowledge they’ve gained to push them into a corner. What do I mean? It’s the belief once you have a degree in ‘XYZ’ it becomes […]

Take Me, For Example

It’s been over a week since my last blog. Naughty, naughty, naughty on my part. In the blog world that kind of absence can dramatically affect your following. I could have mind blowing blogs, but by neglecting to stay in front of my readers with fresh content, I am at risk of losing their interest […]

Mulligan Stew Job Descriptions

There’s been an increase of what I like to call Mulligan Stew job descriptions. If you aren’t familiar with Mulligan Stew, it’s essentially a meal made from all sorts of things thrown together. In cooking, the outcome can be delicious. When it comes to job descriptions, mixing a whole bunch of random responsibilities together can […]

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