Should I Take THIS Job?
Depending on your situation, any opportunity might look appetizing in the moment. It takes a self-aware and confident person to turn down a good offer to wait for the great …
It Really DOES Cure All Ails
Like sleep, hydration and movement are the foundation of physical health, networking is the foundation of your career health. Resume lost in application cyberspace? Ask an internal contact to shepherd …
An Unintentional Death
Thinking is becoming extinct. In the same way washing machines and cars have contributed to the atrophying of our bodies, our one-click world is slaughtering our need to think. Beating …
Where Are You Leaving Your Brand DNA?
Steve Jobs likened brand building to a bank account. He coined the term “brand deposits” to describe how experiencing positive interactions with a company (e.g., a successful product launch) increased …
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 …
Why You’re Losing Out
As part of its intricate survival strategy, the human brain is quick to categorize . At a basic level, we organize stimuli into “good” or “bad” to avoid dangers that may harm …
The Odds Are Against You – Change Them!
If you’re networking with well-connected professionals, chances are they hear “Can I pick your brain?” a lot. Personally, that phrase makes me cringe, even though I’m a firm believer in …
Can I Salvage This (Or Is It Too Late?)
A friend recently contacted me for advice on a new job search and when I asked why she was looking, she replied, “I really enjoy my role and co-workers, but I’ve made …
Most Job Seekers DON’T Do This (and it costs them the offer!)
After personally reading thousands of applications and conducting hundreds of interviews, there is one thing that makes it infinitely easier to hire a candidate – the tie-back. Most job seekers understand …