Lots of folks say that Summer time is not the time to be looking for a job. Is it because you might have to dress up on a beautiful summer day for an interview that’s keeping you from aggressively looking for a new job, or the fact that you really think nothing is going to [...]
It seems obvious, but many people just don’t understand that when you prepare for an interview, make sure you read up on the company that you are speaking with. If at all possible, find out about the manager you are interviewing with and his or her background. Sure, it’s about what you know, but finding [...]
I was sitting on the back deck last night as I put our dog out to do his nightly duty. He was a bit restless so he ran around for a bit while I just hung out. My eyes happened upon this pure white moth that was walking across the deck. Wow, what a white [...]
As I have mentioned in previous blogs, there are more than 3 million students who have just graduated from college this spring and this got me thinking…how many are going to be interviewing for their first “real” job. Even though recent grads will benefit most, this advice applies to anyone and everyone. There is [...]
I was checking out job listings in the Sunday Newspaper over the weekend and it made me think, who is going to look for a job in the newspaper with all the other digital mediums that reach so many more people. Then I thought, well there are plenty of people who still read a newspaper [...]
First of all let me start by saying that I am 48 years old. Technically, I am a baby boomer. I have worked on the corporate and agency side of recruiting/HR and hired well over 900 people in my career and I have to honestly say that very few times has age been a factor [...]
In the past week I have had conversations with different levels of job seekers asking what should I do next? My advice is based not on fact, but rather my experience, so take it as you will. A single mom that has never had a career track who has not been in the work force [...]
You thought I was kidding? Nope. Actually this blog post is all factual, so maybe propaganda is not the correct designation, but it’s self serving and I appreciate your indulgence. For months now we have been sharing posts to make you to think about your career direction, your job search and your resume. This time [...]
So I hope everyone had a great Father’s day! My dad has been gone a few years now and of course I thought of him yesterday. It was kind of an odd activity that brought back memories of some excellent advice he gave me early on in my career which I’d like to share. My [...]
Lots of conversations going on, both online and in person, about the flattening economy. In some sectors it seems that good people are hard to find while in others, there is a glut of qualified candidates. Those that might be out of work unexpectedly and for an extended period of time are questioning everything from [...]