Focus on the “Now”

| Blog Posts | Kevin Kermes

“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”

The quote is from Buddha. While I am not sure if he experienced the frustration that can come along with a job search, I think his advice is very …

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When It’s Best Not to Ask for the Job

| Blog Posts | Kevin Kermes

One of my clients asked me for advice on how best to network at an upcoming tradeshow for a new job. She was unemployed, but thought the event would be a prime opportunity to get in front of some people and get her name out there. Rightly …

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The Reference Check…It’s Not Time to Celebrate Yet

| Blog Posts | Kevin Kermes

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 almost 10%, the job search landscape is far different …

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