Compassion
This may seem like an odd subject for a career blog, but stick with me for a moment. I think it’s interesting. I’ve seen many situations with job searches and […]
Amazing informational interviews
There’s a fantastic technique I’ve used for learning from other people. Although I don’t care for the name “informational interviewing,” it’s powerful and useful in all kinds of situations. A […]
How Social Media Helps You Get Hired
The conventional wisdom these days is that social media – LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube – is critical for every business interaction, especially for job-hunting. Let’s get realistic. Read more on […]
Brag while being modest
I’m an awesome coach. Good looking, tremendously experienced, and I help my clients succeed in amazing ways. How did that sound? Authentic? No, I didn’t think so. Read more on […]
Telling a Compelling Story in Your Interview
We’re all story-tellers. Stories are the way you talk about your life to others. Through a story you can convey who you are, what you’ve experienced, and where you’re going. […]
How to design a fantastic informational interview
Do you like interviews? Me neither. So it’s rather unfortunate that this technique is called “informational interviewing,” because that can leave you with a rather unpleasant image. It sounds almost […]
How important is a portfolio of your past work?
Artists have one. Web designers have one. Writers have one. Should you? A portfolio, I mean. Concrete examples of your past work that you can show to prospective employers. Read more […]
Are you battling age discrimination?
Carrie Pinsky wrote a great column in the most recent NCBR, talking about age discrimination in the hiring process and what you can do about it: Take age out of […]
How to blow a phone screen pre-interview call
Last year when I was job hunting, I had a pre-interview call that totally caught me off guard. I learned a bunch from the experience, because I blew it. I […]