Posts Tagged ‘job search advice’
W-o-r-k
Many of us have tired arms from all this rowing to shore, but our clients and our job-seeking candidates are telling us about more hiring every day: http://economy.kansascity.com/?q=node/5779 And if you’re still seeking a job in the KC metro area, please take a look at this list: http://www.jccc.edu/home/depts.php/S00011/site/JobClubs Get off the computer, get dressed and…
Read MoreThe Importance of Being Interesting (and Earnest)
As a career coach, one of the activities I spend a lot of time on with clients is their use of language. How we talk about ourselves, and what we say to describe our skills and experience, has a huge impact on whether people want to engage with us, especially if we’re looking for referrals…
Read MorePerception is reality
Our greatest New Year’s wish for both employer clients and job-seeker candidates, and for ourselves as well, is that we all not psych ourselves out. It’s easy to get pulled into the current of negativity that is driving a lot of media content, whether it’s in print, broadcast/cable, or online. Just as a smart swimmer…
Read MoreYour online image
It’s amazing how quickly it’s become part of the candidate screening process to do a Google search. It’s simply part of the must-do checklist for recruiters and hiring managers. Online personal and professional image, just like everything else, continues to get more complex. Here are the pieces of the puzzle that we have noted, and…
Read MoreA few words for the job hunt
As much as we can, we try to listen to the experiences of job-seekers. This includes those who are looking by choice (to move up or out, or make a career shift), those who’ve been laid off, and those who are returning to work (moms, for example). We also talk to hiring managers every day.…
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