Job Search Planning
Why I Forced Myself Into Sales
I’m really an introvert who pretends to be an extrovert. Nobody believes me when I tell them that. But it’s true. In my early 20’s, I had a real hard time promoting my work. I was awesome at doing my job, but I was terrified of selling myself to outside entities, peers or upper level…
Read MoreSuccess Favors the Non-Conformist
Success Favors the Non-Conformist Everyone asks for the right keywords. It’s so boring. NEWSFLASH: The right keywords won’t land you a job.
Read MoreAre Your Job Search Emails Failing to Get Replies?
No responses to job search emails. This is the #1 frustration I hear from job seekers at all levels.
Read More5 Guaranteed Steps to Staying Unemployed
Do you make these mistakes on your resume? Being unemployed for seven months sucks. Seeing someone you love suffer hurts my heart. My friend wasn’t getting any interviews from her resume that she was submitting to job boards. I told her not to submit to job boards, but she didn’t listen. And she also wouldn’t…
Read MoreHow to Find Employers That Value Achievement Fit vs. Culture Fit
The term “Culture Fit” has caused controversy in hiring circles and raised questions if the concept breeds unconscious bias in hiring against minority groups. Also, as job landing consultants, my team and I hear more often from executives and rising leaders that having a beer with a prospective employer / candidate is no longer helpful…
Read MoreJump Ahead of the January Job Seekers Now
Are you looking for a new position in the new year? If so, you are definitely NOT alone. You and thousands of other job seekers will soon be on the hunt for a new role in January. Most people think looking for a job now is a bad idea, believing it’s a slow hiring season…
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