As a Talent Acquisition Consultant I spend a great deal of time talking with people about their careers and companies about their hiring practices. Every month I review hundreds of resumes and professional biographies from a single page to an 8 page chapter. I also am asked regularly what a ‘good’ resume looks like and how to get noticed by potential…
Whether you’re happily employed in your current position, looking around for a switch or unemployed, Linked In is one of the key tools in your in your professional toolbox. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you do as a professional, an up-to-date profile is going to serve you well. Why? Here are a few of the 100…
Sustainable Career Success I was talking with a friend last week and we happened upon the topic of what distinguishes people who rise to the top of their chosen profession and those who seem to struggle through their work life (and maybe even their personal life). As you can imagine this quickly became a rather…
Make sure you’re fishing in the right pond This month’s article focuses on helping those individuals who don’t have a lot of experience being a job seeker. Maybe you are getting ready to graduate, looking for an internship, returning to the workforce after an extended absence or newly transplanted to a new geography. This one…
I have the privilege of working with amazing people every day. Since we are in the business of finding and hiring talent for our clients, we spend between 4 and 6 hours each day talking with people about their careers. We spend an equal amount of time combing thru resumes. Without sounding too Black and…
How to address the salary question The one question that trips EVERYONE up when I talk with them is compensation. I talk with hundreds of job seekers every year – from entry level to senior executives – no one nails this question. So, it’s time to talk about it. Seriously, it’s not an elephant in the room. I’ll assume…
These tactics will damage your reputation In my position I have a unique vantage point. Daily, I work with hiring managers to help them hire great people and with job seekers to help them navigate their next career move. I’ve handled more hiring transactions than most people do in their entire working life. I’ve observed some pretty cool…
Low cost loyalty programs show the love If you’ve been trying to hire experienced professionals this year – especially in the engineering space – I don’t need to tell you this is a tough market. Colorado is on solid ground and gaining momentum. There simply isn’t enough talent to fill all the open positions. As…
Taking charge of your career direction I was on the phone last week with an individual who asked this question: “I’m at a pivotal point in my career. Do I take a technical path or do I begin to move toward a management role?” Great question! I’ve given this a lot of thought since that conversation. I applaud…
A lesson in staying the course This article is based on a true story. The names have been changed to …..you know the line. Robert spent over a decade with a blue chip technology company in the Midwest. He enjoyed a progressively fruitful career, being recognized, promoted and applauded for his work. In 2009 he…