Are you making these mistakes in your job search? Chances are, you’re making at least one or two — if not more! Go through this checklist and mark which mistakes you’re currently making — and then follow the suggestions to learn how to stop making that mistake! Mistakes Checklist [ ] L...
Ten Tips for Helping Your Child Land His First Job Out of College
Recently I was interviewed by Career Rookie for an article about college majors and their relevance to certain professions. But the bigger piece of my interview revolved around the stress many parents feel as their children embark on their first job search in a challenging market. I find that many c...
The Top Ten Scary Things Job Seekers Do
In honor of Halloween, this month's Career Collective topic is scary resume and career mistakes. Here are the top ten mistakes I see job seekers make. Inflate their qualifications or lie on their resume. While a resume is not a legal document, it should be an accurate representation of your experi...
Job Seekers Are A lot Like 450 Pound Pianos
I'm having a piano delivered to my house. Arranging for a piano delivery is no small feat. Besides making arrangements with the showroom, I had to coordinate the insurance with my apartment building's managing agent and figure out if the piano would fit in my elevator. Delivering a baby seemed to ...