Reputation management matters more than most job seekers realize. While it is still mind-boggling to me that many people continue to resist getting onto social media platforms, the future looks even more technologically-oriented. As the information uploaded, posted, stored, and mentioned on the Internet continues to grow, what starts to emerge is a composite picture… Read more »
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Why Should I Hire You?
All too often, when asked this question, clients and job seekers start squirming. Even CEOs, actually. So why is it that we have a difficult time answering this simple little question, especially when there is so much riding on the outcome of your answer? The problem goes pretty deep, actually. We are taught not to… Read more »
Why Salary and Job Negotiation is Like Buying A New Car
Two years ago, I bought a new car. I was pretty excited, because it was the first one I had purchased in about 5 years – we all know that giddy feeling! All the new bells and whistles looked especially shiny, and I was pretty stoked about having such a sweet ride with all the new technology… Read more »
Be Specific in A Job Search
Knock Knock. Who’s there? Iwanna. Iwanna who? Iwanna job… any job… I know… I get it…This joke falls totally flat… just like a generalized request for employment you might put out to your friends, colleagues, and network contacts. The WORST thing you can do is say, “Help… I need work… any job will do!” People want to… Read more »