You’re happily employed, and pick up your phone to find a recruiter on the other end. How do you maximize this call when you’re not actively looking? You absolutely need to take the call (or return the message). As a former recruiter, I’ve had some prospects shoo me off the phone like a telemarketer –
You’re in the throes of your job search, and things are looking up—with any luck, the recruiter will call soon to ask for your references. References are important, and definitely not a throwaway step to be considered last-minute. In fact, you shouldn’t only be nurturing your network of references when you’re seeking a job. Remember,
As you inch closer to the end of the year, you might already be focused on plans for 2014. However, don’t forget to celebrate this past year. In fact, borrow a tradition from professional sports and create a highlight reel for your career success specific to the last 12 months. Here are some milestones to
Many jobseekers think about their references only when they are in the offer stage. But the proactive jobseeker uses references as a marketing tool. The right references can push an average finalist to frontrunner. Furthermore, even the happily content employee should be proactive and have a list of references ready for three purposes: in this
Preparing for a job interview? You might also be interested in my blog post: Ten Step Process To Help Ace Your Next Job Interview. Telephone interviews are different than live interviews and require different strategies for the jobseeker to be successful. When I ask new coaching clients to assess their interview technique, they never distinguish
Preparing for a job interview? You might also be interested in my blog post: Ten Step Process To Help Ace Your Next Job Interview. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to job interviews, one strategy that benefits everyone is to give examples that are specific and complete. In interviews, you will often be asked for examples
If you’re busily doing your job, a long time might have passed since you’ve checked to see whether you’re fairly paid. Salary sites, such as www.Salary.com, www.Payscale.com, and www.Glassdoor.com are helpful to getting a general sense for salaries. But there are so many nuances with geography, job title, functional area, background, and more that get
A time management conundrum: How do you manage everything you have to do right now with important goals you want to achieve in the future? You have a demanding job already, but you want to explore elsewhere (different role, different company, different career). You run your own business and need to serve current clients but
Looking to improve your LinkedIn presence? Check out my guide to optimizing your LinkedIn profile for your dream career. When people think of LinkedIn, the networking aspect is typically the first thing that comes to mind. This is important for your job search because networking is important to your search. Here are five other reasons
