Most people don’t enjoy being in ‘job search mode.’ The added stress and element of the unknown complicates an already busy life. Remember, you only need one company to hire you. Instead of focusing your efforts on making dozens or … Continue reading
How Many Professional References Should I Provide?
In a recent online conversation among career professionals, the optimal number of references to provide a potential employer was discussed. The consensus was that providing too many references could be off-putting, confusing, and even disrespectful towards a potential employer’s time … Continue reading
3 Reasons You Haven’t Landed Your Dream Job … Yet
A new year brings new goals, including career goals. According to a 2012 worldwide survey conducted by LinkedIn, only 30% of people are working in what they would consider their childhood dream job or something close to it, with the … Continue reading
7 Ways To Find Unlisted Job Opportunities
Upwards of 80-85% of jobs have been reported as “unlisted” or “hidden”. Have you wondered how you could tap into this supposedly ‘hidden’ job market? Given available talent in today’s job market, many companies have the luxury of finding enough … Continue reading
Boost Your Job Search with these 4 Lessons from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
At first blush, conducting a job search and training in a martial art do not have much in common, but there are parallels between the two when you stop to think about it. Some readers may remember my earlier post … Continue reading