Many people who have found themselves on the unemployment roster over the past few years have undoubtedly considered changing careers. For some, it was nothing more than a passing fantasy. But, for others, it was a great opportunity to begin pursuing the career...
I Told You!
Several months ago, I did a post called, "Are You Lying on Your Resume?" Afterwards, I wondered how many people read it and shrugged their shoulders because they thought I was being a little too “sensitive.” Well, if you’re one of these people, check out the latest...
What in the World!
And I thought companies not wanting to hire the unemployed was ridiculous! Well, another phenomenon has trumped this – companies are now asking candidates and employees for their Facebook usernames and passwords sothey can further vet them for employment. Again I...
Am I Wrong?
Lately, I’ve run into people who have a desire to pursue a given career but are very hesitant to make a move. Their primary reason for hesitation – what other people think or will say. “I really love the mountains. Am I wrong for wanting to work in a business that...
Interview with Your Pants On!
For decades, recruiters have used the telephone to conduct initial screens with candidates. This allows everyone to save time and money. However, as technology has continued to progress over the years, we have seen interviewing progress as well; The Jetsons have...
Now a Word from Someone Else
In order to have something to write about in my blog, I sometimes read other writings to get ideas. However, after reading this article from Inc.com, I think this one is worth turning my blog over to them for the week. Read and enjoy! 5 Things I Look for in a Great...
Don’t Believe (All of) the Hype
While the latest unemployment figures for the U.S. remain bleak overall, the fact that there’s been a drop to 8.6% overall unemployment in the past couple of months is a good sign. However, 8.6% unemployment still means that almost 13,000,000 U.S. adults are not...
Guess Who Else….
So, you got the call you've been hoping for, "_______, I'd like to schedule a face-to-face interview with you." Congratulations! You're excited and proud that you've been able to get to this place in the job search process. But wait, all of a sudden the reality of...
New Year, New Focus
Happy New Year! It’s that time of year when we reflect on what happened in the past year, celebrate making it through the year, and plan for what we want to accomplish in the next year. As you think about what you want to accomplish this year, I encourage you to...