I had the opportunity during the first few months of the year to speak at a few job seeker events. I also regularly spend one on one time with professionals who are looking for a new position or thinking about looking around. If you are unhappy in your current position then it’s time to do…
They are both New Year’s Resolutions you will likely not keep. See if you identify with this scenario: You were unemployed sometime in the last year or two. This was the first time you’ve been unemployed for more than a month. It seemed like the world was going to collapse. It was scary, exhausting, frustrating…
Your hardest interview question I was talking with our team earlier this week about the subject for our blog post. We work with professionals at all experience levels and functional areas. The one question that most job seekers fail is “tell me a little about yourself.” Let’s explore the direct and indirect meaning of this…
What do they REALLY mean? Objections are buying signs; they are a request for more information. Interviewing is a sales process. In sales you must overcome at least three objections from every prospect! The greatest challenge you will face in your job search is rejection. Interviewing is sales and rejection is part of the process.…
Tips for communicating your competency during the interview Many of you are in technical professions that don’t require you to eloquently communicate abstract concepts during your work day on a regular basis. Your co-workers and managers know your skills so you don’t have to verbalize them. Well, all that changes when you are in the…
The market is turning. For some, this means that not only are there opportunities – there are multiple opportunities. Managing the interview process, keeping on top of where you are in the process and ultimately, receiving multiple offers is a stressful tie in your career. The way you handle yourself during this juggling process will…
As a search consultant I spend much of my day reading resumes. I have a methodical approach to assessing a candidate’s skills, abilities and character – some are easier than others. Hiring managers on the other hand do not spend 6 hours a day reading resumes, so your challenge is to make it easy for them to grasp who you…
I generally write in a ‘how to’ format, using positive reinforcement and practical advice to get my point across. This month I’m taking a different approach. Every week I talk to dozens of talented professionals who are looking for a new position. They are frustrated, tired and confused about why they aren’t getting hired. Although…
Not-so-obvious but useful tips for your job search We all understand the value of Linked In as a professional social networking tool. A complete profile, connections, recommendations and participation in group discussions are essential during your search. I’ve selected a few more advanced components this month – for those of you who have mastered the…
As Talent Acquisition professionals we are asked regularly about opportunities in the CleanTech and Green industries. Many professionals are interested in a position with this ‘new’ industry. The question begs; What is a GREEN job? The definitions are broad and deep, depending on your sources of information. Wikipedia asserts that: A green job, also called…