You’ve likely seen someone who was great in the interview, but turned out to be a jerk under day-to-day interactions. And the opposite also happens – the stress of the interview makes someone tongue-tied or goofy, when they would be a good asset to the team. By the time you are asked to interview (F2FContinue reading “Getting Real in the Job Interview”
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Strategies for Extended Unemployment
What are they thinking?! Why are companies shunning people who have been out of work six months or more? Unemployment biases stem from employers desire to avoid making hiring mistakes. This avoidance leads to making assumptions that may or may not be based in fact. Four assumptions I’ve heard are: “If others don’t hire you,Continue reading “Strategies for Extended Unemployment”
The Black Hole of Job Boards
The odds of getting a job by simply applying to online boards are slim. It does happen happen occasionally. But the biggest complaint I hear is, “I’ve submitted hundreds of applications and never heard a thing.” Well, maybe not” hundreds.” Job boards or Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are designed to screen out, not in. NowContinue reading “The Black Hole of Job Boards”
Two Key Questions for Your Next Job
“Why are you interested in this job?” This is a standard interviewer’s question, or should be. The hiring manager is wise to ask about your motivations to determine if you’ll be a good fit with the team and organization. In looking for your next job, your first step is having a good idea of whyContinue reading “Two Key Questions for Your Next Job”
Adaptability & Flexibilty are Top Workplace Skills
The international staffing agency Randstad issued a report in August detailing the results of their ongoing surveys that are part of the Randstad Engagement Index. In this report, respondents show increased optimism and security in their jobs. Among the many data points I’m intrigued by the skills needed for continued success. Respondents rated “flexibility” andContinue reading “Adaptability & Flexibilty are Top Workplace Skills”
21st Century Skills for Boomers
Employers are managing costs by hiring people as contingent, temporary or project-based work. So they look to people who have both a breadth and depth of skills. Boomers bring judgment and knowledge of how to get things done…especially when the computers are down. But what Boomers may not have is the skills to be theContinue reading “21st Century Skills for Boomers”
Free Resources to Learn/Upgrade a Skill
No matter what your role in the organization – executive or candidate – many people are finding that they need to learn a new version of a technology, or a greater proficiency in a another language in order to enhance their careers. Using the resources below you don’t have to attend a ‘class’ or revealContinue reading “Free Resources to Learn/Upgrade a Skill”
Abundance in the job search?
Now that sounds like I’m in my own la-la land. But Jason Alba started me thinking with his blog: http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2011/03/31/rethinking-abundance-mentality-job-search-version/ The concept of abundance has been around in many forms throughout many civilizations. Some may know it as ‘living with intention’ or ‘positive thinking.’ When it comes to job search, our emotional strength is criticalContinue reading “Abundance in the job search?”
I Just Want A Job – Part 3 of 6 – Translation, please
I have experience and skills – why can’t they see that and just hire me? Think of yourself as a shoe. Are you a running shoe, a fashion boot or a rugged sandal? What size are you? Employers see resumes and candidates and they have to have a way to determine if they are theContinue reading “I Just Want A Job – Part 3 of 6 – Translation, please”
ISO:Purple Squirrel – Resume Breadth & Depth
Does your resume broadcast breadth or depth of your skills and and experience. Your years of work experience – do you highlight doing the same thing for a long time (stamina and perseverance) or illustrate being able to use your skills and knowledge in a variety of situations and settings? Employers read your work historyContinue reading “ISO:Purple Squirrel – Resume Breadth & Depth”