After meeting hundreds of job seekers over the last couple of years, I’ve noticed one common thread for many when it comes to their job search – they don’t put forth the effort that they should. Approximately 80% of their efforts are comprised of searching job boards...
What Recruiters Wish You Knew, Part 2
Previously, I shared the first of a two-part blog post to give candidates some perspective on how recruiters view candidates and their job search efforts. As I mentioned, most candidates place all of their job search focus on the process portions of their search, but...
Oooh! Oooh! Oooh!
Said Arnold Horseshack on just about every episode of “Welcome Back Kotter.” For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about, it was a popular weekly sitcom in the 1970’s about a high school teacher who taught in a tough New York neighborhood school. He was...
Do You Have “It”?
Yes, do you have “it”? Not everyone has “it,” but you certainly notice “it” when you see “it.” So, what is “it”? Presence. That intangible quality which lets people know the person with “it” is someone special. They walk into a room and command attention. When...
What Recruiters Wish You Knew
When searching for a job, most people spend all of their focused on getting their resume just right, applying for numerous jobs on-line, trying to network, and getting ready for their interviews. Doing all of this is a good idea, but there’s one other aspect I...
Freedom’s Journey, Part 2
The journey continues! This week was an interesting one, full of twists and turns. I received a call earlier in the week from the office of my CPA. This was no big deal because my dealings with them had increased recently due to my change in work status, leading...
Happy New Year!
It’s that time of year again when people promise to start/stop/continue doing something from the previous year. Typically, if the focus isn’t on diet, exercise or finances, it’s on career. This always makes it easy for people like me to promote to others – “New...
Freedom’s Journey, Part 1
Three years ago this week I began my career coaching business as a part-time endeavor. Once it was up-and-running, I set a goal to leave my full-time job and pursue my business full-time within three years. I’m happy to report that I beat my goal by 43 days....
The Reference Game is Changing
If you’ve spent any time in the job market, you are familiar with prospective employers asking for your references so they can learn more about your past work behavior and accomplishments. You pass along 2-4 reference letters or contact information; companies call...