Don’t Apply Online: CREATE the Perfect Job Instead!
Kristin, a former client, was offered an interview at a company she’d had her eye on. The problem – from the job description, the role looked like a lower level …
A Smart Way to Get Hired (that few are doing!)
Ever wonder how some people land those awesome jobs when you’ve never even seen them posted? Temp-to-hire! Over 1 in 3 temporary employees are offered a permanent job by the …
Optimize Your Annual Review!
Performance appraisals emerged during Frederick Taylor’s Scientific Management movement in the early 20th century. Despite 100 years, we haven’t made much progress. 60% of employees feel performance reviews are a …
When Your Boss Says “No” to a Raise
If you’re among the 43% who’ve mustered the courage to ask for a raise, there’s a 75% chance you received some type of bump according to a Payscale survey* of …
Should I Disclose My Pregnancy in an Interview?
For every story of a woman who shares her pregnancy and gets passed over, another woman proclaims she disclosed and got hired. It’s a risk. While the laws are designed …
Turn 2nd Place Into a Win!
If you’ve ever hired employees, you know that it usually comes down to two good candidates who would both be a strong fit for slightly different reasons. Such is life, …
The ABCs of Beating An Internal Candidate
Okay, admittedly this is tough to do. The likelihood of getting selected over a pre-identified internal candidate is slim, but there are still a few tricks you can have up …
Get Everything You Want by Using This ONE Word
If given the choice, would you shop at a store where all sales are final or one with a liberal return policy? The ability to change our minds can be …
8 Career Decisions You Don’t Need to Feel Badly About
A former colleague was in a job search and contacted me to be a reference. Aside from the fact that I hadn’t worked with him in several years, from what …
Nail the Negotiations
“If you don’t ask, the answer is always ‘no‘.” This is a good mantra for life, and a critical mantra for salary negotiations. If you want to maximize your starting …