by Fredia Woolf | Jan 5, 2010 | Advice, Job Seekers
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...
by Fredia Woolf | Dec 29, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers
As a new year beckons, it’s time for new hopes and resolutions, and it’s time to let the struggles and disappointments of the old year just float away. If you are seeking a new job, it is time to hatch your campaign plans and try new approaches with a...
by Fredia Woolf | Dec 22, 2009 | Advice, Recruiters
It’s been a long, hard year, and you are ready for some down time during the holidays. But, before you go, take a little time for reflection about what kind of leader you have been this past year. This is a tongue in cheek list of Leadership Don’ts – ways...
by F. Jay Hall | Dec 17, 2009 | Job Seekers
Would you go to an interview dressed in shorts and flip flops? I certainly hope not. If you would, seriously… STOP. My point is this: Because you concern yourself about your first impression at an interview, you wear the suit or the nice professional career clothes,...
by Fredia Woolf | Dec 15, 2009 | Advice, Recruiters
“People don’t leave jobs, they leave bosses,” is a common saying. And now you are looking to make a new hire; do you ever wonder what kind of boss you are? In today’s blog, I’ll tell you about a tool you can use to better understand how you are perceived at work and...
by Fredia Woolf | Dec 8, 2009 | Advice, Recruiters
An ongoing part of organizational life is the need to hire people. Whether in a growth mode and building a team, recovering from an unpleasant layoff cycle, or replacing people who departed, many hiring managers and recruiters dread the recruitment process. And,...
by Fredia Woolf | Dec 1, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers
We all know changing jobs is one of the most stressful of human activities. The job search itself can be a lengthy trial testing the hardiest of souls. It is fraught with pitfalls, traps and treacherous moments that can derail you at any time. Knowing how to use...
by Fredia Woolf | Nov 19, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers
We are following in real time the personal job odyssey of our friend Nicholas and seeing what we can learn from his story. Last week, he almost blew his chances of being considered for a position at a company by being a little too pushy and persistent in his contact....
by F. Jay Hall | Nov 17, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers
Are all of your job search eggs in one basket? I once knew a guy who applied to about 100 jobs and got two call backs. First of all, those aren’t great odds and tells me something isn’t right. But, second, and even worse than the outcome of his odds, was...
by Fredia Woolf | Nov 10, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers
Have you ever wondered if there is something you are doing wrong in your job search? I am not suggesting that it’s your fault if your search stumbles or gets stale – it’s a very tough market out there – but there may well be times you do foul up. So, if you do,...
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