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“When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears.”- Anthony Robbins “Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.” – Thich Nhat Hanh “They do not love, that do not show their love.” – William Shakespeare In job search, and in our careers, we have many reasons to thank others. Someone may [continue reading…]
Want to stay top-of-mind with your connections? Networking and connections are the lifeblood of career management, but those connections go stale if you never get in contact – or worse, if you only call when you need something! To nourish your connection with a former co-worker whose work you respect, give them a LinkedIn recommendation. [continue reading…]
Most candidates are not aware of the huge degree to which employee referral programs (ERP) can boost their chances of getting hired, according to a recent survey of employers. Candidates with a referral are as much as 10 times more likely to get the job. “The bottom line is that few job seekers apply for a [continue reading…]
As a career coach I’m sometimes asked by job seekers whether I think the job market here in the San Francisco Bay Area is getting better. My answer is: How does it matter to you? My favorite quote on this subject comes from Jerrold Mundis, an author of good self-help books for people with financial [continue reading…]
Hiring the wrong person can easily cost an employer $25,000, even $50,000. It’s also well known that many candidates lie in job interviews or make exaggerated claims about their experience and skills. Put these facts together and you can easily understand why interviewers may feel a little paranoid. Whether you’re saying you’re a fast learner, [continue reading…]
