It’s a great job, but is it right for you?
You come across a job, and at first glance it looks perfect! It features a great company, industry, and even salary. The more you learn about it, the more excited you get. Before you jump in and accept that offer, or even interview, make sure you examine whether or not that opportunity is a fit for you when it comes to key areas such as job responsibilities, culture, and logistics. This is where your self-awareness comes into play. read more
Don’t be that candidate!
I love interviewing! I think it’s fun and interesting regardless of which side of the table I’m occupying, as the interviewer or interviewee. When you have two or more people in a room talking there’s no telling what will happen, especially when it comes to something as important as a job. Think about it, if you select that candidate or get chosen for the position, you will potentially be seeing each other every single weekday for years to come! read more
Networking is like a road trip, so let’s get moving!
Do you look at others and envy their ability to network? The conversations and connections seem to come so easy for some. It’s just not fair! Well, I have some good news. Although the job search is becoming more competitive than ever, networking is a tool that you can develop that will make finding that target job a reality! You just need to get in the car, start the engine, and shift into drive. read more
A personal branding statement and your resume
Take a look at your resume. What do you think? Will it pique enough interest from a recruiter or hiring manager in a 6 second scan to move you into the yes pile, or will it land in the “thanks but no thanks” pile? read more
The lesson is there, can you find it?
Did you go to college? Did you major in what you thought you would the from minute you stepped on campus, or did you switch it up a few times? Did you enroll in a professional training course? Regardless of how you got to where you are, do you realize how much you learned along the way? read more
Do you want to be a brand? Great, because you already are!
Like it or not, you are a brand. Just like your favorite brand of sneaker or car, you communicate your essence to others through your style, image, words, and actions. Does that make sense? Then congratulations! You are on your way to understanding more about personal branding and how it important it is to your career. read more
Show why you are the best candidate for the job at the interview!
I was really excited. As a recruiter I had been trying to fill a position for over three months, and finally we thought we had a candidate that seemed to fit the bill. On paper, she had it all. Her resume illustrated relevant work experience, knowledge about our industry, and membership in our most important industry-related professional associations. The day of her interview arrived and I was excited to meet the candidate and learn about how she could help our agency. read more
Do you know that you already have a network?
Networking. Just the word can be scary for some people. However, it doesn’t have to be that way! Networking is a great way for job seekers to learn more about their industry, make valuable connections with others, and even identify job opportunities. read more
Don’t just be in the photo. Get involved to find out who you are!
If you were to look at my high school yearbook, you’d think I was a natural leader. I played sports and was involved in many student organizations. As a result, I was in quite a few yearbook photos. Well, looks can be deceiving! I may have been in the photos, but my contribution to those student organizations was minimal. read more