The High Maintenance Jobseeker
The high maintenance jobseeker sees the job search process and interviewing; as highly competitive process, and consequently may make some of these mistakes in an effort to get and edge over other job...
View ArticleReduce the risk of judgments and bias working against you in a job interview
How to overcome interviewer bias? Interviews are not always objective and fair, so here are some strategies for reducing the risk of an interviewer’s snap judgments working against you. First...
View ArticleReturning to the jobs market post-40 after a lay-off can be a challenge.
Feeling over-qualified and outdated? Getting back into the jobs market post age 40 can be challenging after a lay-off Some see redundancy as an opportunity for career reflection and possible change of...
View ArticleWhy do some individuals struggle in the job search while others jump right in...
Successful job search begins with some soul searching. Lao-tzu, a Chinese philosopher, said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Join me and take your job or career one step at...
View ArticleUsing Job Boards Effectively
In theory, nothing could be simpler than applying for a job posting via a job board. You can browse thousands of great opportunities from the comfort of your home. When you spot a good match, it’s just...
View ArticleOnline job applications can be a huge barrier for people with dyslexia
Online job applications and dyslexia don’t mix – by Claudette Jacobs While online job applications might be useful for recruiters, but it can be a huge barrier for people with dyslexia. I have had...
View ArticleFor many people, changing careers is not an option, no matter how enticing it...
What to do when changing careers isn’t an option? If a complete change of career path isn’t feasible for you, this shouldn’t spell the end of the road for your job satisfaction. While job satisfaction...
View ArticleJob Searching during the Summer …
It’s hot out there! Temperatures are in the 80’s and you are still chasing that perfect job. While presentation isn’t everything, quite often jobseekers self-sabotage their summer interviews by...
View ArticleRejection is hard, and is often a major obstacle for many job candidates.
Don’t let rejection keep you from finding a great job. Rejection is hard and is often a major obstacle for many job candidates. I was contacted recently by a reader about this subject. Tiffany’s...
View ArticlePlanning your job exit strategy
With an uptick in the new economy and people being added to the job force daily, you might be thinking about leaving your company. Exiting a job and launching into another opportunity requires dealings...
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