I talked with a client this week who was recently laid off from her last job. The good news is, she had already been looking for a new position and had been on first and even second round interviews with several potential employers. Two of these had expressed genuine interest in her but she didn’t have any offers from them yet. She did, however, have 1 job offer on the table for a position that was below her acceptable salary requirement and beneath her skill level. The day we spoke, they were expecting her response by the end of the day. BUT JUDY I NEED A JOB! She felt compelled, by fear of lack of income, to grab the offer on the table. I get that. I’ve been there. I’ve been … [Read more...]
Don’t Fall Victim to a Resume Scam!
One day you are searching online for your next position when you see an offer for a free resume review. You figure what the heck – its free! Next thing you know you receive what appears to be a very thorough and legitimate evaluation of your resume, noting all of the problems that are holding you back from obtaining high ATS ratings and interviews. It looks something like this: “We’ve all been told that looks don’t matter as much as substance, but in the case of your resume this just isn’t true. I found your design to be visually uneven. The appearance is not polished, and it doesn’t say "high potential" as your experience suggests. From the way the resume is worded, you come across as … [Read more...]
Help, I’m “Overqualified!”
Recently I worked with an executive-level client (“Linda”) who had a very distinguished legal and compliance career, including experience with a high-growth international finance corporation and a major big city law firm. Linda worked on some extremely impressive deals and made significant contributions throughout her career. Unfortunately, as happens with many a professional, she found herself laid off due to circumstances beyond her control. Linda came to me looking for a career services package, including resume, LinkedIn profile and strategic career planning. After our numerous hours working together, Linda had a new found sense of self-confidence and enthusiasm for her job search. … [Read more...]
Proof Of The Power Of Networking
I’m sure you have all been advised at some time that the best way to land a job is by networking. But how many of you really understand just how powerful networking is and put the necessary time and effort into it? I'd like to share 2 recent experiences that exemplify how networking really does pay off that should motivate you to make it an integral part of your everyday lives. An employee referral is the #1 way to get the position - how are these for impressive statistics? At a recent Career Thought Leaders Conference, several speakers from various facets of the career industry emphasized that networking your way into a referral was the #1 way to secure the job. Gerry Crispin, a … [Read more...]
Relieving Stress Outside the Box – A Challenge!
A colleague of mine inspired me to think outside the Blog box the other day. An inconsistent (at best), erratic (at worst) blogger, I only seem to write when I really believe I have something really new or interesting to discuss and I feel inspired – in other words, when all the stars and planets are properly aligned (approximately, semi-annually). Well, today I felt inspired, and the topic is stress relief. I’m not going to expand on all the advice you have already heard: “Take regular breaks during the day,” “Get plenty of sleep,” “exercise regularly,” “Stretch often” “Eat properly… ” because, well, we all know this stuff by heart; we just have to commit to doing it. I love all this … [Read more...]
