3 Tips to Put Job Search Rejection into Perspective

3 Tips to Put Job Search Rejection into Perspective

Don’t think this is a “lemons into lemonade” blog about rejection. It’s the furthest thing from it. Let me start by telling you what you already know: It sucks. Rejection in the interview process, be it the first or final, is the …

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5 Reasons to Kick Your Search into High Gear in December

5 Reasons to Kick Your Search into High Gear in December

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Every year I hear countless job seekers say the same thing, “I am going to put my job search on hold until after the Holidays.”  Unfortunately, this is yet another example of conventional wisdom misfiring.  Here are some of the reasons that “suspending” your search …

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Stand Out by Ditching the Elevator Speech

Stand Out by Ditching the Elevator Speech

As you know, I am not a fan of the “elevator speech” when it comes to the job search. I agree with the concept of getting your message across quickly, succinctly and powerfully. Where this concept loses me (as well as most people …

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Are You Defining Your Personal Brand or is it Defining You? Jessi LaCosta, Personal Branding Expert

Are You Defining Your Personal Brand or is it Defining You? Jessi LaCosta, Personal Branding Expert

Getting a good grip on the impression you make on others is crucial in the job search. In this video, I talk with Jessi LaCosta, Personal Branding Expert, on how to ensure you make the right memorable impression, don’t over promise in the See full post

What I Learned About Interviewing From Dating

What I Learned About Interviewing From Dating

I’ve coached over a thousand people before interviews. While I don’t have quite that many dates under my belt , it has always struck me how the two are so similar. From the outset, whether a first date or interview, there’s a mix of euphoria, anxiety and a thousand …

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The Job Search is a Marathon, not a Sprint – Treat it as Such

The Job Search is a Marathon, not a Sprint – Treat it as Such

The average job search is taking upwards of 8-10 months for those seeking salaries of  100K+.  These numbers are anywhere from 2 – 3 times longer than just a few years ago.  All too often, a day feels like a week and a week can feel like …

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How to Overcome Employment Gaps During Your Job Search

How to Overcome Employment Gaps During Your Job Search

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It’s a pretty common theme amongst job seekers – employment gaps. For some it’s a protracted job search and for others it’s because they are re-entering the workforce (raising children, adjusting retirement plans, etc..) unexpectedly. Either way, my good friend and recruiter extraordinaire, Peggy McKee, discuss how to …

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Are You Truly Prepared for Your Interview?

Are You Truly Prepared for Your Interview?

In a recent blog post, Bonnie Lowe shared with us the Biggest Mistake in the Job Interview. On the heels of that, my good friend, Peggy McKee, wrote an information packed article on what you need to do to be …

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How I Got the Job: Ed Warner on Uncovering the “Hidden” Job Market

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You’ve heard it before. 80-85% of the hiring done is off the conventional radar (no recruiters, no job boards, etc..) in the “hidden” job market. In this interview, I talk to Ed Warner …

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