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I got an email yesterday from a client wanting to know if I had any job search tips. Unfortunately, he had been recently laid off and found himself on the job market. Talking to him got me thinking...what really makes a job search successful? The bad news is that there isn't a magic formula. The good news is there are a number of very simple things you […]

Anyone who's ever been unemployed (or looked for a job while employed) knows how stressful and exhausting the job search process can be. So, during your job search, should you feel guilty for taking some time for yourself?The short answer: No. Of course not.If we're not spending every waking moment applying for jobs, sometimes it's easy to fee […]

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The job search process is always evolving. It's not about going to the job boards, finding the job opening you like, and then applying to it. That method will only have you waiting by the phone for a call that's likely not going to happen. Today's job seekers need to take a more proactive and interactive approach called job networking—and Link […]

Networking is vital to job search success. Networking can lead to referrals, identifying jobs that aren't yet posted, and securing informational interviews. They can also lead to future professional references.These results can give you a competitive advantage and help you progress towards your career goal. Networking platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter […]

A prepared job seeker will have thought about questions that will be asked at the job interview. One of them may be: "Why are you leaving your job?" As you think about a response to this question, also consider how the interviewer may interpret that response. It's important to take caution with how questions are answered at the job interview b […]

There's no doubt that things have shifted dramatically as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, leaders are asking themselves hard questions. What does the next "normal" look like for them? And, how can they successfully implement new aspects of their culture into this new normal?Here are four key things leaders must consider if they want to […]