One-Touch Networking (and the worst networking notes ever)
I’ve been the recipient of some great and many terrible networking notes. The ones that I usually ignore involve asking me for… A job outright. (I’m not hiring right now.) A physical meeting. (I struggle [...]
5 Tips to Stay Motivated in Your Job Search
Getting stuck? Depressed? At a loss? Here are some ways to keep yourself on track and focused throughout your job search. 1. Make a plan. Stick to a schedule. Every day make sure you eat [...]
How to conduct your Job Search
Resume or Linkedin Profile? Answer ads or call my friends? There is a simple, comprehensive way to conduct your job search. The five-step process was pioneered by the GetFive organization. First - Assess your skills [...]
Why should I Move On from My Current Job?
Fortunately, you are employed. You're getting a salary and benefits. But it is just not working for you. How do you know when it is time to leave your job and find something else that [...]
5 Reasons to Keep Working
Thinking of retiring? or not? Here are 5 good reasons to keep working: 1) You are going to live longer and will need the money - so keep working now and keep saving. Put some [...]
How do you use LinkedIn for your Job Search?
You know what you want. You have a great resume and you're all set to job hunt. Right? Wrong! You need to update your LinkedIn Profile. Search firms, headhunters, and hiring managers are all searching [...]