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Take A Look At Mentoring by Barbara Wulf, MS, CPCC - Feb, 2009 Throughout the ages, people have sought out the wisdom and counsel of those more experienced. Could you benefit from having a mentor? Does your employer encourage mentorship? Mentors provide their expertise to less experienced individuals of all ages in order to help them advance their careers, enhance their education and build their networks. As Baby Boomers look to retirement, there are newer employees who could benefit ... |
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Getting Your Foot In The Door by Barbara Wulf, MS, CPCC - Feb, 2009 Years ago when I was in high school, I remember my introduction to the world of work through summer employment. I found my jobs through word of mouth and inquiry. The employers did not post “help wanted” signs or place an ad in the newspaper. This was an early lesson in life regarding the “hidden job market”, which can be a hard nut to crack. Is the Internet the new, preferred solution? The answer is yes and no. While surf... |
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Preparation is Key For Phone Interviews by Barbara Wulf, MS, CPCC - Feb, 2009 Recently, one of my clients shared his experience with a phone interview that he was thrilled to receive. As the interview proceeded, Ben found he was talking to someone on a cell phone in rush hour traffic. The recruiter asked Ben to hold while he avoided rear ending the vehicle in front of him. Yes, you never know who is on the other end of the call, so remember the Boy Scout motto and “be prepared.” Phone interviews ar... |
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Three More Habits of Highly Successful Job Seekers by Kevin Donlin - Feb, 2009 Last time, I wrote about the three habits of highly successful job seekers that I have observed after counseling thousands of people since 1996. To recap, they are: 1) Begin with clarity; 2) Take immediate, intelligent, massive action; and 3) Leave your comfort zone Today, I’d like to share three more habits that can put you on the fast track to your next job. Note: These are recession-proof. They work in good t... |
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Turning a Second Interview Into a Job Offer by Jeanne Knight - Feb, 2009 Congratulations! You have been called for a second interview. That’s a great sign that a potential employer is interested in you. But it doesn’t mean you’ve secured the job, yet. You are likely one of two or more candidates asked to return for a follow-up interview, so don’t let down your guard. A second interview may involve the same people you met during the first interview, and will undoubtedly involve additional people ... |
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Tips for Staying Afloat in a Grim Job Market by Lindsey Pollak - Feb, 2009 If you walked around midtown Manhattan during the summer, you might have seen the financial executive, in his late 40s, who paraded around in a sandwich board declaring "Experienced MIT Grad for Hire" and handing out copies of his resume. A few months later, you might have come across a group of job-hunting, 20-something recent graduates promoting their skills though sidebar advertisements on Facebook and links to their on... |
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Fearless Fish...or Jellyfish? Test to See If You're a Workplace Wave-maker...or All Washed Up by Robin Fisher Roffer - Feb, 2009 There's a pervasive belief in Corporate America - especially in a scary economy rife with layoffs and unstable companies - that you'd better conform if you want to survive. Not true! Being different gets you noticed, which is the first step to gaining influence. "Fearless fish" show their value by leveraging their own unique talents to shine on the job. But even more important, refusing to hide or downplay what makes y... |
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Will You Be Courageous In 2009? by Christine Hassler - Feb, 2009 It's a new year and our country has a new President. Saying that "change is coming" seems like quite the understatement because it's already here. I don't know if you feel it, but I've been very aware of how things are shifting around us. People are starting to wake up, step up, and speak up. We are starting to come together and think in a different way. 2009 is going to be a pivotal year and the way I see it is that we are at... |
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Jobless, But Not Hopeless by Christine Hassler - Feb, 2009 Dear Christine, I have gotten to the point of despair when it comes to finding a job. I know I am not alone in this terrible market, but I am starting to lose all motivation. I've been looking for a job for six months now and I feel like my degree is completely going to waste. How do I stay hopeful and afloat on a sinking ship? - Jobless and hopeless, 26 Dear Jobless and Hopeless, The first thing I recommend is to ... |
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Make Sure Your Career Goals Are Realistic by Ramon Greenwood - Feb, 2009 It is very difficult for any of us to be totally realistic about ourselves. Yet the nearer we come to a state of realism concerning our strengths and weaknesses, as well as our problems and our opportunities, the better our chances of attaining our career goals. We never can hit the bull's eye so long as we overshoot or undershoot the target. There are many examples of the point: Tom Lincoln was a competent general c... |
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