Question from Reader: I am writing to you in regards to my daughter, Kendall. She’s a grad from the University of Tennessee–Knoxville with a Bachelor of Arts in communications and a minor in business administration. She is currently pursuing her...
Reference checking is no longer just a formality you have to get through before you start a new job. More companies today realize that one of the best indicators of future success is past performance. As employers start to put...
For many professionals, startup hubs like San Francisco and Seattle are job-hunting nirvana. The “Big Guys” like Facebook and Google are growing, and there is the seemingly endless stream of startups elbowing each other to win over the most talented...
It’s no secret that a great looking office space works wonders when courting new clients or impressing investors, but innovative workspaces play another vital role in corporate ecosystems: attracting talent. When your finalist candidate walks through the door of your...
How is it that so many hard-working employees suddenly turn evil the day they become a manager? Why do they abruptly grow horns, carry a pitchfork, and not care about anybody but themselves? Oh, I know how! Because calling the...
I get it. You’re stuck. You don’t know what you want to do next and it’s blocking you from finding a job. Well, you know what? There are ways to figure it out. Time to get over that hurdle and...
It’s probably been a while since your last “First day on the job” or maybe you don’t have fond memories of your first months in earlier jobs. The first 30, 60, and 90 days are key to establish a positive...
The College Graduate Employment Perfect Storm is raging! Sounds dramatic? You won’t think so after reviewing these four recent TRENDS and FACTS: 1. The threat of Student Loans increasing. Student debt has become a dire issue, with many young graduates...
In a country brimming with self-confidence, it turns out that Americans are actually selling themselves short, especially in the workplace. In a recent survey from Sandler Training, four in five Americans believe that “selling yourself” is a key factor in...
There are two kinds of job search CRAP: mistakes and excuses. That’s why I titled my book Cut the Crap, Get a Job! Oh, there are so many excuses! Here are just a few of my least favorites: Excuse...
Let’s face it; the job search process stinks! I can’t think of any other life-changing event – other than death or divorce – that triggers so many negative feelings. Feel any of these? I, too, have felt all of...
If you are actively hiring someone right now, have a job posted, or are thinking about a future hire, do the employment world a big favor. Spend the next 30 minutes mapping out how you will deliver the most gracious...
What is your job search like? I’ll bet, like so many others, you’re applying to lots and lots of positions, you’re following up on just a few and only once for those, and you’re not doing “precision networking.” Don’t give...
Sarah wrote me with the following situation: A Human Resources recruiter interviewed me and stated that I was a good candidate for a Sales and Marketing position. I did everything I could think of: congratulatory notes to CEO’s on...
Here’s the email Joey received: Thank you for your email earlier this week and for your interest in our open position. I wanted to give you an update on where we are in the hiring process. Currently, we are reviewing...
First, weekly, scour your local Business Journal and go to the “events” tab at the top of the digital version or the events section in the print edition. Second, go to local industry associations’ websites to find their events as...
We’ve all been on the receiving end of the “email deluge,” and they range from excellent to those we can’t wait to delete. When you’re in the middle of a job search, put yourself in the shoes of your target...
I’m in my early 50s and just got laid off. I haven’t had to look for a new job in 20 years! I hear stories about how hard it is for “older” Americans to find work. Are the stories true?...