Great Occupations

This week I spoke to a gentleman on the west coast who told me that at the age of 51 and having struggling with health issues for the last year, he’s ready to just get a job – forget what he’s passionate about. Mmmm…. Well, if you’re familiar with my take on things, you know I didn’t let that pass. I told him about a... Read the rest of this entry »

Yesterday we talked about determining your worth. Again, I want to reiterate that in the Job Search Boot Camp GET HIRED! Module, Jay and I teach you to think about compensation negotiation rather than simply considering the salary when you receive a job offer. However, what do you say when you need to specifically talk about the salary itself?... Read the rest of this entry »

Today I was talking to a colleague about resumes. I told her that I think that most people know the basics, which is why I spend so much time on the more strategic uses for resumes and provide a lot of tips on advanced concepts. She had a differing opinion, pointing out that many people are tackling a job search for the first time during these challenging economic times. She’s right, of course. So, today, I’m going back to the basics... Read the rest of this entry »

In my book, What You Need To Know To Get A Job Now!, I discuss interview jitters and encourage you to seek to understand the interviewer's point of view. Maybe they're nervous too. Here's the excerpt: Easy to say don’t be nervous. Hard to do, right? Sweaty palms and butterflies in the stomach are part and parcel of the whole trauma of meeting strangers and then trying to knock their socks off. But know this... the interviewer is possibly as nervous as you are. Have you ever stopped to consider that the interviewer is trying... Read the rest of this entry »

Dress for success in the interview, but consider how your appearance helps you advance your career as well. I once interviewed a woman who told me about her first real job out of college and how she moved forward in her career to the next level because of how she dressed. Read the rest of this entry »