When you start a job search, reaching out to people you know for introductions and leads is critical. But it can be challenging to get a handle on and mobilize your network, particularly if it is large or if you have been out of touch with key contacts for a while. A great place to begin assessin...
The 27 Mistakes Jobseekers Make In Their Job Search
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...
How to Build a Network for Your Job Search
There are four basic categories of networking contacts. Each has its own unique value and a good networking campaign will draw from each category. 1. People you know well: friends, family, neighbors and co‐workers. This is a good place to begin your cam...
How to Avoid Five Job Seeker Frustrations
A large part of my role as a career strategist is to help people in search be accountable and manage the inherent frustrations that are part of every search. Here are the five most common frustrations I see and advice for moving past them. Applying to an online job posting. The Challenge: Some...
Spring Clean Your Job Search
Spring is here and it's time for some spring cleaning. That goes for your career strategy as well. Have you given any thought to trimming your bloated, outdated resume or banking some of your new networking contacts to help advance your job prospects this season? Here are 7 easy steps you can ta...
Anti-Aging Techniques for Your Resume
While job seekers can’t turn back the clock, there are some things they can do to remain relevant in the eyes of the employer. By making some simple upgrades to your search strategy, you can potentially eliminate some of the bias associated with older workers. Here are four suggestions. 1. Crea...
Five Habits of Effective Executive Job Seekers
After working with thousands of executive job seekers, certain patterns have emerged regarding the practices of those that succeed. Here are a few I have witnessed. 1. Follow up on all introductions. Surprisingly, many job seekers don’t follow up on introductions made on their behalf. Even ...
Interview Lessons from Mariah Carey
By now you’ve probably heard about Mariah Carey’s unfortunate performance on New Year’s Eve. Some of the things that occurred reminded me of similar things that can happen if you are unprepared for an interview. And while you most likely won’t be interviewing in front of a million or more p...
The Biggest Mistakes New Job Seekers Make
I meet many job seekers who have never had to conduct a formal job search. After coaching over a thousand clients at every professional level and across practically every industry, I’ve found that most make the same rookie mistakes. If you’re looking for a new job, below are some tips for sta...
Volunteer Work is the Ultimate Interview
If you think doing volunteer work is just "filler to pad the resume" while you are looking for a "real job," then think again. It can make or break you during a job search. Pro bono work can include anything from nonprofit projects to community service and even religious or alumni events. No m...