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In a previous post I discussed why it’s a great thing to do: because it can lead to opportunities and offers as well relationships and information. You may also want to read my post about the three very different types of informational interviews. In this post I’ll tell you how to conduct these meetings in [continue reading…]
Most job seekers send their resume to Human Resources. That’s a good start, but they’re likely to receive a couple of hundred resumes. I’m going to tell you how to get your resume in front of the hiring manager – your potential boss, the person who will be deciding who gets hired. You’ll have much [continue reading…]
To see ourselves as others see us: it’s never more necessary than when we’re in job search. Employers and networking contacts will judge us based on superficial things: a handshake, an email address, a 10-minute phone screening. We think we can guess the impression we’re making, but then we don’t hear back after the phone [continue reading…]
Are you hanging onto a job you don’t like because you’re afraid to make a career change? Why is it that the fear of change so often overwhelms the desire for fulfillment? Human beings have a built-in tendency to be anxious and risk-averse – what neuropsychologist and author Rick Hanson calls the “negativity bias.” “The [continue reading…]
If you haven’t worked in a while, it can be hard to convince employers that you’re ready and able to jump back in. Here are some negative perceptions they may have, and how you can overcome them.
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