Our friend Nicholas is back from the holidays. He was determined to restart his job search with vigor and focus. But as so often before, this feeling of resolve and optimism has dissolved into sporadic activity and apathy. So, what should Nicholas do to get his job search off to a great start f
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A few weeks back, I touched on finding your next non-profit job through blogging, which sparked an interest in readers to learn the steps needed to create a successful blog from inception to completion. (Though, any self-respecting blogger will tell you a blog is never complete; it's constantly bei
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A New Model for Your Job Search – Part 4: Relationships
We have seen how by focusing on keeping yourself Resilient and by creating a Resume that markets your accomplishments, you are creating the conditions for achieving a successful Result in your job search. Today, we will look at ano
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I've done a bit of traveling this year, and if there's one thing I've gained from it, it's that there are always doors waiting to be opened. Some of these doors are found at industry conferences.
Part of my travel involved attending such conferences. Conferences are more than forums for education
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Whether or not the job market is in the tank, you need a support network during your job search.
A support network can mean different things to different people. For some, it's a chance to make new contacts. For others, it's a way to stay sane during the job seeking process.
Online support sy
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During the past several months, clients have approached us asking how to manage a stalled application process. Silence is unnerving for highly motivated executives with the kinds of backgrounds that would have guaranteed a quick hire just a couple of years ago. The current hiring processes, pr
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As tough as the job market is, there are some people with secure jobs who are still wanting to change their present situations. Whether you're unhappy with your present situation or simply looking for a more fulfilling opportunity, it's in your best interest to keep any job searches you're doing o
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