Actify Your Network
Applying online vs. taking control of your search… One of my recent clients had been applying online for 5 months with little to no results. He was a strong executive with plenty of expertise and had worked with recognizable company brands. Applying Online wasn’t working. In under 2 months of our work together, he found… [Read More]
As someone who is looking to transition to another position or re-enter the workforce, you may be worried about whether you will experience ageism. With a mindset focused on your value proposition, you can position yourself by looking for employers and jobs that are open to the experience and value offered by later career seekers… [Read More]
During a job search, it’s important to have a strategy for systematically connecting with new people who can strengthen your network and help you achieve your career goals. However, it is often overlooked that it is just as important to have a strategy for building a great relationship with someone after you have connected with… [Read More]
Having a process in place to measure your job search outreach is essential for seeing your progress, who you have connected with, and who you need to follow up with. In a Forbes article about keeping your job search pipeline full, Caroline Ceniza-Levine mentions that a job search is a numbers game and that job… [Read More]
At an interview, you want to respond to questions as positively as possible so that you will come across as someone who would be great to work with. But in addition to answering general questions such as “tell me about yourself”, you must also learn how to address challenging interview questions from an interviewer while… [Read More]
Did you know that job candidates who are referred have a higher chance of landing the job, tend to do better in their roles, and stay with the organization longer? Therefore, a referral can significantly benefit not only the job candidate but the organization that receives the referral as well. It is no surprise then… [Read More]
Sending a thank you email after a job interview expresses your continual interest in the position. However, in the competitive job market, it is not enough to send a general thank you email that simply thanks the interviewer for their time and lets them know that you believe you would be a good fit for… [Read More]
We tend to procrastinate doing things that we think will be challenging large projects or when we believe that we might fail. This is why we may not be motivated to look for a new job, even when it is really time to move on from an old one. We also get used to the… [Read More]
Using cover letters for job applications is becoming a thing of the past as technologies and job search methods are changing. According to an article about this topic by CNBC, forty-seven percent of applicants don’t use cover letters and only 26 percent of recruiters currently believe that they are important. Below, we discuss why using… [Read More]
Finding a work-life balance starts with choosing a job that you enjoy that also aligns with your particular lifestyle. Having this balance improves work and life satisfaction, fosters better relationships, improves health, and boosts productivity. In this article, we offer some tips on how you can build a great career while also having a lifestyle… [Read More]
