Career Moves
I’m Coming Alive!
A dear friend of mine has a quote framed on her desk, and frequently reminds me of its importance. It is her mantra, her creed, and I hope she won’t mind that I’ve adopted it today for the purpose of ... Read More »
Achieving Success at Job Fairs
‘Tis the season for job fairs. It seems they’re everywhere right now. And while job fairs sound like a great idea when you sign up for them, most people who attend end up milling around and wasting their day, walking ... Read More »
Know Your Weaknesses
It’s one of the most common job interview questions there is: “What is your greatest weakness?” And all too often, interviewees answer this question incorrectly. Conventional wisdom tells us to spin our answer. “I’m too much of a perfectionist.” “I ... Read More »
Getting the Biggest Bang for your Email Buck
We’ve all been there. You send that very important email, and then……………… you wait……………and no one responds. You’re spinning in your chair thinking about how important that response is, how you need it right nowand no one cares. To keep ... Read More »
More Interview "Don’ts"
Like anyone, I’ve interviewed for multiple jobs in my career. Some successfully, some unsuccessfully. I’ve also been in the position of interviewer many times. I do consider myself a good interviewee, and a good interviewer. But let me tell you, ... Read More »
Resume Tip Numero Uno: PDF It!
Some tips you just think you’ll never have to give. But this one is a MUST, and recently I’ve seen a number of job seekers who are not doing this. So for the benefit of one and all, here’s the ... Read More »
Interview Don’t
In January, I wrote a post called “The most important question YOU can ask in an interview.” That question is, “What reservations do you have about hiring me?” As a follow-up to that post, I want to give you a ... Read More »
Negotiation When You Least Expect It
Negotiation is never as easy as just screaming, “Show me the money.” It’s more art than science, more fear than comfort, and absolutely more volatile than predictable. Trust me, I married a man who negotiates contracts for a living, has ... Read More »
From Top to Bottom
Today, one of my favorite bloggers wrote a post called The Most Important Person in Your Company? and her words are so true. Julie asks companies to recognize that sometimes your most important brand ambassador isn’t your CEO, but your ... Read More »
The Marathon Interview: Keeping Them Straight
Every interview is different, and every company conducts interview processes differently. Some will bring you back over and over to meet with person after person on day after day. Others, though, opt for what I like to call the “marathon ... Read More »
