Don’t Forget to Say Thanks

If our economy has only taught many of us one thing, it’s that we cannot make it in this world alone; at some point we will need the help of others.  As strong as my credentials were when I got laid off on 9/30/2009, there was no way I would’ve rebounded with a better...

Network or NOTwork?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the latest U.S. unemployment figures show the unemployment rate hovering at 6.6%, or 10.2 million people.  Please bear in mind that these figures don’t factor in the underemployed (desire full-time employment with...

Next Time, Take Miranda to Your Interview

“You have the right to remain silent.  If you give up the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law....”  These Miranda rights statements are generally read to every person in the United States who is being questioned...

Could Your Job Be in Trouble?

In today’s economy, there’s no such thing as a secure job or company. It’s too bad, but that’s the reality we now face. One of the secrets to survival and success in today’s job market is to stay one step ahead of any pending changes to your job. To do that, you must...

Better Watch What You Say!

To date, there are 1.3 BILLION people on Facebook, over 280 million on LinkedIn, 241 million on Twitter and well over one million videos are viewed on YouTube each day …. all of this has occurred within the last 10 years.  Amazing!  Our world and how we connect with...

Why Should I Hire You?

Even though this is a basic interview question, I’ve always been amazed at how poor candidate responses are to it.  I’ve heard everything from, “I’m a very hard worker” to “I like people” to “I just love the products your company sells.” Don’t get me wrong, there are...

Beauty and the Job: What Price Must Be Paid?

A while back I read a Newsweek article which talked about the role looks play in getting a job.  Since I thought it was interesting, I want to share it with you and add my two cents as a veteran recruiter turned career coach. As much as people don’t want to hear this,...

Can Your Career Stand a Shift?

“Hi Bernie.  I really enjoy your blog posts and learn a lot from them, but I have run into a dilemma and I haven’t seen you blog about this yet.  How do I shift my career?  You see, I really would love to coach football but I am working as an accountant and I'm...