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9 Ways to Ensure Your Career Goes Nowhere
By Dorothy Tannahill-Moran
As you go about life and interacting with people, you invariably encounter those whose behavior simply screams “I’ll never be going anywhere in my career.”
OK, harsh, but you know you’ve met those folks and then maybe one of them could be you.
There are some things that will ensure you go nowhere in your [...]
4 Essentials for Reaching Out to Strangers on LinkedIn
By Joshua Waldman
Last week, I received an info interview request from a total stranger as a direct message on LinkedIn. And despite my very busy schedule, I decided to take his call. Over the weekend, I asked myself, “Why did I agree”?
Let’s take his email apart and put it into 4 essential elements so that you can [...]
How Employers View You Being Fired
By Harry Urschel
So… you were fired from your last job. Terminated for cause. Maybe it was your first time, or maybe not. Is it a “terminal” situation that will prevent you from ever getting another job? How does a potential employer view a termination and how can you best overcome any adverse impressions that might make?
Here are [...]
5 Job Search Lessons Learned From the Super Bowl
By Tony Morrison
Well, it came — and it went. Super Bowl XLVI is over.
The game was close, the commercials went viral, and the halftime show inspired comments across the spectrum. The Giants may already be at DisneyWorld, but the
Super Bowl still has plenty to offer, including some surprising job search lessons!
Check out the five job search lessons [...]
The Interviewer Said!
By Perry Newman
In my career, I have written and read thousands of resumes and I will be the first to admit a well-written resume is no guarantee that you will be hired for a new job. However from my own experience and the experiences of many of the people I have worked with I can say with [...]
Personal Branding
Standing Out in Your Job Search
By Joshua Waldman
Sometimes, there is nothing wrong with defining who you are based on NOT being someone else.Let me explain.When I was in high school, I didn’t really stand out. Despite how hard I tried. … [Read More...]
How Employers View Your Online Presence
By Harry Urschel
It’s common to hear, these days, about how important a strong online presence can be in a job search… and it is! It’s highly likely, in today’s job market, that at some point in the hiring … [Read More...]
What is Career Branding?
By Guest Expert
Personal Branding (PB) + Relationship Capital (RC) = Career Branding (CB)PB + RC = CBWhy does this matter?The answer is simple. If you work the formula you will have more successful … [Read More...]
Job Search
4 Things to Do If You’re Feeling Overwhelmed By Your Job Search
By Dorothy Tannahill-Moran
Recently a person began telling me they were seriously overwhelmed by their job search and then they burst into tears. Being overwhelmed by your job search does happen. Little wonder it … [Read More...]
6 Ways to Stay Motivated During Your Job Search
By Dorothy Tannahill-Moran
Doing a job search isn’t on the top-ten list of fun things to do; I think we can all agree with that. It can be tough to stay energized when you do it in such a solitary way. You do things that … [Read More...]
4 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Job Search (and How to Fix It!)
By Tony Morrison
The job search is fraught with challenges, daunting obstacles, and cutthroat competition. Every day, job seekers deal with high unemployment rates, companies cutting headcount instead of … [Read More...]
Resumes
The Interviewer Said!
By Perry Newman
In my career, I have written and read thousands of resumes and I will be the first to admit a well-written resume is no guarantee that you will be hired for a new job. However from my own experience … [Read More...]
Resumes: One Size Does Not Fit All!
By Harry Urschel
When it comes to creating a resume, many job seekers rely on templates in their word-processing software, ones they find online, or reusing someone else's resume format they think looks nice. While … [Read More...]
Why Personality Tests Are Important for Your Resume
By Mona Abdel-Halim
Personality tests, like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) assessment, will test your natural preferences to help you to recognize and understand your personality type. There is no right or … [Read More...]
Interviews
How Employers View You Being Fired
By Harry Urschel
So… you were fired from your last job. Terminated for cause. Maybe it was your first time, or maybe not. Is it a “terminal” situation that will prevent you from ever getting another job? How … [Read More...]
The Art of the Informational Interview
By Harry Urschel
So… you've been networking, getting names of people at companies you're interested in pursuing in your job search, and you were able to arrange an informational interview with some of them. That's … [Read More...]
4 Things Every Employer Loves to Hear From a Candidate
By Tony Morrison
If you’re a job seeker on this site, I know exactly what you’re looking for.You could be perusing your favorite blog or double-checking your Facebook newsfeed, but you’re here instead – … [Read More...]
Social Media
3 Reasons Why Social Media Guru’s Can’t Help You Find a Job
By Joshua Waldman
If you are big into personal effectiveness then you are familiar with Steven Covey’s 2nd Habit: Begin With the End in Mind. Actually, this principle extends far beyond the realm of self-help and … [Read More...]
How to Use Short Substantive Soundbites on LinkedIn
By Harry Urschel
When discussing resumes or LinkedIn profiles, I often say it's more effective to write in "short substantive soundbites" instead of long sentences or paragraphs. People are often confused by what I … [Read More...]
Is Your LinkedIn Profile Holding You Back?
By Guest Expert
You’ve probably heard others rave about LinkedIn as a job search tool - mentioning that recruiters have contacted them through the site, or that they’ve been approached by hiring managers, just on … [Read More...]
Networking
4 Essentials for Reaching Out to Strangers on LinkedIn
By Joshua Waldman
Last week, I received an info interview request from a total stranger as a direct message on LinkedIn. And despite my very busy schedule, I decided to take his call. Over the weekend, I asked myself, … [Read More...]
The Bottom Line About Using a Recruiter
By Perry Newman
As a resume writer and career coach who spent over two decades as a recruiter and managing partner of an executive search firm, I am constantly asked “how do you get a recruiter to present you to … [Read More...]
Why You Need an Out of the Blue Network
By Tom Cairns
Whether you are currently employed or in transition, there is nothing more encouraging then an unexpected phone call or email from someone in your network or an executive recruiter asking you to … [Read More...]
Career Management
9 Ways to Ensure Your Career Goes Nowhere
By Dorothy Tannahill-Moran
As you go about life and interacting with people, you invariably encounter those whose behavior simply screams “I’ll never be going anywhere in my career.” OK, harsh, but you know … [Read More...]
3 Ways to Make Yourself Indispensable at Work
By Mona Abdel-Halim
Many Americans constantly worry about their state of employment. They have family members that have been laid off; their neighbor’s company went bankrupt, and they suffered under the reduction in … [Read More...]
Career Management: Sometimes You Have to Go Out Before You Go Up
By Dorothy Tannahill-Moran
The ongoing path of our careers is never a straight line. Based on opportunities and business conditions we end up zigzagging our way from one position to another. Sometimes we even take a step … [Read More...]
Everything Else
Move Over Entitlement: Pay for Performance is Back
By Andy Von Kennel
Businesses are tightening their belts and having to do more with less in today’s slow economy. More and more companies from grocery co-ops to major corporations are moving to a pay for performance … [Read More...]
Job Hunting Lessons from America’s National Pastime
By Perry Newman
The vast majority of job seekers will vehemently disagree with the decision, but the most common reason job seekers don’t make the cut during the initial screening phase is it was determined that … [Read More...]
Survey Signals Grim Outlook by Employees
By Dorothy Tannahill-Moran<">