Job Search Advice
Are You Being Paid Fairly?
I was recently quoted in a CareerBuilder.com article: "The person’s colleagues may have been better prepared for the salary negotiations during the interview or at their performance review. By preparation I mean that they took the time to write down their accomplishments and bring it to the manager’s attention. That list connects the dots for [...]
Advice for Job Seekers Age 50 and Older
People over 50 have a tendency of coming off apologetic or uptight regarding their age, and that comes through in the tone of their voice. Regardless of their age, candidates should embrace their experience. No matter how long ago they were in the workforce.
You Are Likeable?
Growing up, we all had a mental picture of the perfect life partner The person we thought would be our happily-ever-after — a person with a perfect smile, beautiful eyes, and an adorable button nose. Fast forward to reality and who did you wind up with?
Chances are that if your partner of [...]
Job Search Meetings
Job support groups have gained momentum. With the right group, you can easily enjoy networking opportunities and effective career advice that will get you thismuch closer to a job offer. However, sometimes these groups start off with good intentions and quickly veer into the dark side. Especially when many in the group have been [...]
Job Search Firms: Big Pitches at Big Fees, but Few Jobs
During a down economy, resist the temptation to plunk down thousands of dollars for ‘big’ job search firms. The New York Times reported that, "Seeking an edge, Mr. Fischman paid the company, the ITS Corporation, $8,250 in December, believing it would help him land a six-figure job in the Denver area, which he said the [...]
