Miscellaneous
Workers In Their Late 30s And Older Face Ageism In A Recession—Here’s How To Fight Back
by Guest Author, Jack Kelly Ageism is a challenge for workers in their mid to late 30s. This issue should be of heightened concern, as everyone grows older and could be impacted by biases and prejudices in the workplace. Companies are currently laying off workers and enacting hiring freezes in response to difficult economic conditions.…
Read MoreI’ve Been a Hiring Manager for 12 Years—Here’s Why You’re Not Getting Hired
by Guest Author, Charlotte Hilton Andersen Job-hunting mistakes that take you out of the running During my 12 years as a hiring manager, I’ve seen just about every mistake job applicants can make. I’m talking everything from candidates overselling their skills to having emotional outbursts during an interview to trying to use someone else’s résumé.…
Read MoreThe Big Move: Weighing the Pros and Cons of Relocating for Work
by Guest Author, Miles Oliver According to a survey by Allied, 36% of professionals have relocated for career advancement or the opportunity to make more money, but is it right for you? While it can be exciting to move to a new city and take on a new challenge, there are also many steps that…
Read MoreHow to Deal with Layoff Anxiety
by Guest Author, Melody Wilding The Great Resignation has given way to The Great Apprehension, as more than half of U.S. companies actively reduce headcount or plan to in the coming months. As a result, layoff anxiety is palpable among workers. More than 39,000 workers have been let go in the U.S. tech sector alone as of August, including…
Read MoreThe Personality Traits That Will Get You Hired
by Guest Author, Katharine Paljug Yes, prospective employers want to know your job skills. But they’re also interested in the parts of your personality that can contribute to their business. More than ever, employers want to know about your personality traits, or “soft skills,” not just your work experience and skill level. Soft skills include…
Read MoreDo you need a resume review or resume critique?
If I could turn back time I would have asked for critiques of my resume from professional resume writers. This is in addition to family and friends. And hiring managers, HR professionals and recruiters. Everyone I sent my resume to said it was awesome, and I was sure to be hired quickly. But that is…
Read MoreJob Search Attitude
Check out this brilliant (and short) post on Recruiting Blogs from Emily Gordon. Seriously, brilliant! It is titled I wouldn’t hire you as my recruiter…and neither would you! I love the main points she underlined: 1. Your attitude is everything. People don’t want to talk to you, or refer you, until your attitude is good…
Read MoreJob Titles: Are you a guru, wizard, ninja, rockstar or evangelist?
Check out this post by Carolyn Menz, titled Recruiting for Gurus, Wizards, Ninjas, Rockstars and Evangelists. I love how she starts: Job titles can go through trends just like anything else. When I started my job search I had an idea of the job titles I was looking for, but after scouring the job boards…
Read MoreThom Singer Classic: Four Bad Networking Trends
A couple of weeks ago Thom Singer called me just to chat. He noticed I blogged about him and so he picked up the phone to say thanks. That was really it. That’s what friends do. That’s what people who nurture relationships do. During the call he told me about a call he made to…
Read MoreWhat’s Going RIGHT In Your Job Search?
Thom Singer had a great post titled Refuel And Focus On What Is Going Right! He talks about a keynote speaker he heard who focused on reach, risk and refueling, and closed her message with “focus on what is going right.” In a job search it’s easy to focus on what’s going wrong, which leads…
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