Big Data is Watching Your Job Search

Big data is watching your job search.  The future is here. NOW. An interesting post went out into an online recruiter forum recently. Bill Boorman, Founder of Tru, wrote: “Looks like GooodJob are following Joberate and setting spy alerts for fight risk on social media content. Received today: ‘Did you know that Network Monkey (our… Read more »

Layoffs are Imminent – What to Do Next and Why?

Layoffs are imminent, even now that the economy is on the upswing.  This is part of the business process… refining operations and maximizing profitability isn’t meant to be personal. It is business right? Well, it is. But when it is your job on the line, it becomes VERY personal. The whispers and door closings become… Read more »

When Team Spirit Fizzles Your Job Search

Sure, we all want to demonstrate that we have team spirit, but it can fizzle your job search. Say what?!!!!??!! Yes, it’s great to be rah-rah about the team when talking about past projects, but sometimes, this can be a liability, versus an asset. In job searches, I’ve found that people start talking about their… Read more »

Lead at Work… Without Being a Leader

Do you want to lead? Believe it or not, as much as everyone likes to move forward and upward in their career, many professionals actually don’t want to get into leadership roles. The added responsibility, sleepless nights, and stress, as well as bringing work home regularly are completely compelling reasons to do what you do… Read more »