There is a lot of static out there about Social Media and its place in the job search process. Many think it is a bit of a time drain with little return on investment. And, like anything else, without …
Career Mapping – A “Monster” Strike Out
It is no secret that I am not a fan of the job boards. That being said, I was actually a little excited when I saw that Monster had rolled out a new …
Special Announcement: Ilona Vanderwoude MRW – 9/22/09- Your Resume: Creating the Best Representation of You
Shouldn’t Your Resume Be as Unique as You?
The resume – it’s one of the first things you take a look at when starting your job search. There is a lot of advice out there on how to format – but …
How I Got the Job – Using Twitter as a “Twool” in the Job Search
While Social Media platforms like LinkedIn have gained increasing popularity with today’s job seekers, many are still on the fence regarding Twitter. Not too long ago, I was one of those wondering …
Tackling the Post-Labor Day Job Market
For the past few months, I have not only been talking about the summer lull in hiring but also pushing out a good deal of information in the way of webinars and articles to help bridge the gap. But, today marks the traditional uptick in activity. Despite the …
The Reference Check – It’s Not Time to Celebrate Yet
Two years ago, if a client told me that the company they were interviewing with was getting ready to check references, I would have thought, “Great! It sounds like an offer is not far behind.” But now, with unemployment at 9.7%, the job search landscape is far different and more competitive …
What the? – Tales from the Job Search Front
A Very Unique Interview Indeed
I’ve spent over half my “career life” in the executive search business placing sales professionals. In preparing candidates to interview I would always tell them, “The sales See full post