There’s 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 a “plan” it can be just …
What the? – Strange Tales from the Job Search Front
This week’s story from Neal Wiser will leave some of you shaking your head while others may wish to live vicariously through him. Wherever you fall, the story is entertaining and Neal’s parting comment: priceless.
I used to work in Hollywood and once interviewed with a “hot” production …
Re-thinking the “Elevator Speech”
What the? – Strange Tales from the Job Search Front
Many times there is a “question behind a question” in an interview. But, this week’s “What the?” story from our reader Jean has me wondering what it might be. Take a read and then weigh in with what you think …
When Getting to “No” is Better Than “Yes”
How I Got the Job – Andrea Greenwood: The Importance of Mindset
This week my interview is with Andrea Greenwood. As a financial services executive she experienced a double whammy in her job search: an imploding industry and depressed job market. Despite that bleak combination, she championed the circumstances and “got the job.” Listen in as she …
“Your Job Will Come” Interview with Aaron Crowe
Listen in as I am interviewed by Aaron Crowe for his BlogTalkRadio show “Your Job Will Come.” We discuss techniques drawn from my military experience that can be implemented in the job search, a networking approach that trumps the “elevator …
How I Got the Job – Chris Shull: Doing Your Job Isn’t Enough
This week’s interview is with Chris Shull, an IT Director, shares how he navigated this difficult job market and got the job. In our conversation, he comments that doing a great job in your current or past …
What the? – Strange Tales from the Job Search Front
Today, Gary Unger, author of “How to Be a Creative Genius, recounts for us a rather unique interview experience he had when looking to hire an Art Director a few years back:
I interviewed a guy …