Once you’re on the #JobMarket , it’s usually Too Late to Build a Network. Of course, you Should still Make every effort, but #Networking from a Position of Need Makes it Harder to Make Real Connections.
It’s not that hard to update your resume when you’re applying for the next role up the ladder in your field. You’re an associate operations manager trying to become a senior operations manager? Just show how what you’ve already done qualifies you to do similar things at a higher level. Things get trickier when you’re […]
Clarity powers productivity. And it does so for anyone and everyone. Here are seven of the most important ways: 1. Uncommonly clear goals A clear destination opens the door to action. Specificity is the key here. When you know exactly what you are trying to achieve, you are able to focus. You don’t have to waste time […]
When the seasons change from winter to spring, flower bloom and nature is abuzz with new growth. Be inspired by the scenery around you by considering a job change. Switching companies or roles can reinvigorate your career and offer some of the perks you’ve been wanting: unlimited PTO, a matching 401k, ample parental leave, learning […]
Let’s be honest–which, we admit, may be slightly ironic for an article about lying–and confess we’ve all been tempted to lie in an interview. But most of us also know telling whoppers will get us nowhere fast, and so we give it to a recruiter straight–for better or worse. Unfortunately for recruiters and hiring managers, […]
The most effective teams have regular, intense debates. The ability to disagree without causing offense is a crucial precondition for good communication and problem-solving. Yet whenever we ask the managers we speak with what they’d prefer–a team that’s almost always harmonious or one that has conflicts and arguments–the vast majority vote for the latter. Not […]
Your perfect job with the perfect company may not be advertised. So, how do you find gigs from within the hidden job market? You ask about them. Here’s how to write a letter of interest that will get you noticed… and maybe even result in a job. Years ago, before I was the full-blown word […]
Do you have the feeling that your job-search strategy could stand a few tweaks (or maybe even a substantial overhaul)? When you spot any of the following scenarios, consider them possible red flags worthy of investigation. As Mathison succinctly points out, “Interviews are hard-won. Bring your best game.” Here are four signs that it’s time […]
We are all busy. Life happens. There’s always something to distract us from getting around to certain things we know we should do. Soccer practice. Work. Home renovations. Getting that next big promotion. And with the explosion of always-on smartphones and tablets delivering a fire hose of urgent emails, not to mention Twitter and Facebook (FB), in […]
Scoring a job — only to hear that the offer is no longer on the table — can be pretty painful. But while taking back a job offer might have legal ramifications for the employer, here are some reasons it could happen to you. 1. You didn’t tell the truth — and the employer called your […]