The BEST Time to Look for a Job
For those regular readers of my articles, you’ve likely already guessed where this is heading. Of course, the best time to be looking for a job is always. I don’t …
Get Out Of Your Head!
Whether you’re a writer, soccer coach, job seeker, or self-employed, there will be points in your life where you’ll find yourself at a crossroads and just feel STUCK. When this …
You Remember Your Last Memory of An Event
When recalling an event, the human brain remembers the last memory we had of the original event. Like the childhood game ‘telephone’ where one person shares a story with another, …
The Year In Review!
This was a fantastic year and busy as ever! In case you missed them, here are some of the most popular blogs of 2017: Turn Around a Bad Day Using …
Stealthy Networking (so my boss doesn’t find out I’m looking)
The best time to find a new job is when you already have one, and the best way to find that job is through networking. But when you’re in a …
How Obstacles Lead to Great Success!
One of my all-time favorite movie lines is from “A League of Their Own.” When Tom Hank’s best player quits the baseball team right before the playoffs because “it just …
Good News for Rural Job Seekers!
Hearing about the latest job search strategies can be frustrating if half of them don’t apply to you. As a job seeker living outside of a major metropolitan area, you …
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 …