As much as we prepare for the job interview, there always seems to be something that comes up that we did not expect, did not prepare for, and are at a loss for words. Usually these are the hard questions, the ones that dig deeper into our past, why we were fired, why we left […]
I’M TOO OLD – Get OVER IT!
We have talked about ageism in the workplace before…but ageism is definitely not a numbers game. It is about how you look and feel and act. So what can you do to improve your personal brand?
If you are sending out your resume, whether in answer to postings or cold to companies where you would like to work, and you are getting few responses, it is time to revise and re-work. Remember, the resume is an advertisement for you. Its purpose is to get your foot in the door for the first […]
What’s Wrong with My Pitch? (c) Amy Geffen
What’s Wrong with My Pitch? (c) Amy Geffen
Your LinkedIn page is an integral part of your job search strategy. Hiring managers and search firms are using Linked In as their number one place to troll for viable candidates. Don’t worry what your current employer may think. Just click on the NO button so when you update your profile no one is notified […]
If you think you want a change, or hate what you do now, but have no idea what you could do, you are not alone. After 10 or 20 years in a career many of us feel we are at a dead end, or we have lost interest. Even after a couple of […]
5 Ways to Handle a Difficult Interview
We all hope that the interview will go great. The interviewer will ask us all the right questions to elicit our best skills and accomplishments. And we all know that isn’t always the case. Some interviewers talk too much and don’t ask you the right questions. Some ask you […]
If you are over 50 you are probably feeling like things aren’t what they used to be. Are you feeling old? Left out? Are you getting excuses for not being hired? Are you told you are over-qualified? Whether you are over 50 or 60 or yes, even, 70 and still want to work here are […]
It’s that time again. The end of year performance review, bonus time and also the time for new year’s resolutions.
Have you stayed on one job too long? But feel too comfortable to leave? Afraid of making a change? Here are some reasons to start looking for another job. And there is no better time than […]
