I’m quoting this blog entry by Seth Godin, author of a dozen brilliant marketing books and Seth Godin’s Blog.
Seth’s comments are simple, yet remarkable. Incredibly encouraging and powerful. Our greatest opportunities are borne ...READ»
Want to communicate your subject matter expertise to a targeted audience, or would a scatter shot approach be more effective?
If you want a tightly targeted audience, that will have a high likelihood of facing problems that you are ...READ»
Ever get all excited for an interview, only to be frustrated that it didn’t go as well as planned? Maybe your experience wasn’t portrayed in its best light, or your many accomplishments weren’t valued.
How can you avoid this ...READ»
So what’s all the fuss over Web 2.0?
Web 2.0 is the interactive web, where users provide the content. Why does that matter to a job seeker?
Because Web 2.0 gives every job seeker the opportunity to promote subject matter ...READ»
So what’s all the fuss over Web 2.0?
Web 2.0 is the interactive web, where users provide the content. Why does that matter to a job seeker?
Because Web 2.0 gives every job seeker the opportunity to promote subject matter ...READ»
There’s been a controversy going on within the LinkedIN crowd for years.
Is it more effective for your job search to build a LinkedIN network of close personal connections? Or instead, build a network with a broad reach, but weak ...READ»
A client of mine feels like he always comes in second in interviews. He does well, but he wants to do more than just do well. He wants to Ace the interview.
So how do you Ace the interview? How do you communicate that you're ...READ»
A Kick in the Career: Can lack of experience make someone a bad leader? In this week's column, humorist and careers expert Tom Stern considers the ramifications of elected officials emulating managers at a business when making decisions (such as the little matter of choosing a running mate).READ»
One of LinkedIN’s more powerful features for job seekers is their recommendations feature.
LinkedIN allows users to ask for recommendations from past managers, co workers, business partners and service providers. Some on LinkedIN ...READ»
One of LinkedIN’s more powerful features for job seekers is their recommendations feature.
LinkedIN allows users to ask for recommendations from past managers, co workers, business partners and service providers. Some on LinkedIN ...READ»
15 Seconds....
That's how long the average reviewer spends on your resume, before making an interview/no interview decision. That's IF your resume gets beyond a database search.
To put it in perspective, think about what you can do ...READ»
Which do you think is more effective: 1) Sending 100 resumes for many jobs in the hope that a few will be interested in you? or 2) Send a few resumes to a few jobs that you are a perfect fit for?
While this strategy is ...READ»
You can't.
Leadership is a skill that you can only demonstrate in person.
So why do professional and managerial career changers take up valuable resume space trying to convince their reader that they are leaders?
I find that ...READ»
You’re a manager. Why would you want to be on Facebook with a bunch of college kids?
Simple…There’s 60 Million people on Facebook now, up from 25 Million 9 months ago. There’s only 15 million college students. Who do you ...READ»
Tip #123: Think like a consultant. Search for a new job like a consultant.
Why think like a consultant if you're looking for a full time job?
Because today's hiring managers hire consultants and Full Time Employees the same way, and ...READ»
An early challenge job changers face is determining who they are professionally. If you've been in the workforce 5 years or more, you've worked in LOTS of areas where you could demonstrate expertise. Depending on your career, this ...READ»
How do you stay motivated while in career transition? A reader asked me to cover this topic.
Especially during winter…if you live in the Northern part of the US, it’s cold, snowy, and tough. If you’re out of work, this ...READ»
Would it shock you to learn that only a small minority of resumes ever get seen by human eyes?
Companies have had to run lean and mean, and have trimmed overhead over the past 10 years. One way companies have kept costs low ...READ»
The potential success of Mentee/Mentor pairing can often times be similar to that of dating. There are a host of reasons why a paired Mentee and Mentor would not be the ideal match, some of which are differences in:
o ...READ»
Social Networking Mentor Programs
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Social Networking Mentor Program (SNMP) is a Mentor Program that is
hosted on a Social Networking website, such as Facebook or LinkedIn.
There are 2 common ways organizations can ...READ»
Consider implementing an early Resignation Bonus for Employee's that are not making the cut.
Zappos, an Internet shoe retailer, has been offering EE's an early resignation bonus for the past 3 years. Originally, the online company ...READ»
If a potential employer searched for you online what would they find? Would it help you get a job, or hurt your chances?
Online Reputation Management gives you the chance to gain an unfair advantage in your job search, by ...READ»
Ever respond to an interview question, by saying "I haven't done it, but I can learn"?
OUCH…I can feel your pain. Your interview ended with those words. The fat lady sang.
Employers realize you can learn if ...READ»
It's so simple, and so few candidates do this. And the higher up the management chain the candidate is, the more effective they can be using this strategy. Interestingly, the higher up the management chain the candidate is, the LESS ...READ»
This is going to seem backwards, a recruiter telling you not to send your resume to recruiters, but bear with me. I should probably start at the top. When a company hires a recruiting firm to find people for them, the contract ...READ»
