A Success Story with a new move
What skills can I add to help make me better at what I do? Quick story (and it’s from the good old days, so the setting is a bit different, but the idea is the same.) I had a really great candidate I was working with. Knew I could place them, but they’d had a […]
Are you Discouraged?
Ever get discouraged that nobody is responding to you? Yeahhh. That’s very common. Especially if you’re hammering the job boards (even though I told you not to). The thing is, well, two things… is that you can control what you do BUT you can’t control what others are doing. A job search can really be […]
Create Something. Ownership.
In previous posts, I talked about the “tell me about yourself” interview question, but let’s take it a bit further and work on how you’re pitching yourself in general. I’ll use… me as an example. Eek. So I’ve been active on LI since ’08. It’s my #1 tool to network and connect to people – […]
Tell me about yourself
“So tell me about yourself?” Yeah, that’s a fun one isn’t it? You’re 100% guaranteed to have that question asked when you’re in an interview or trying to find a new job, so you also 100% guaranteed need to nail it. This one’s easy as heck for a couple reasons: You know it’s coming. You […]
Networking with your network
Remember when we jumped in and started networking with hiring managers, recruiters, and people at companies we were interested in? Yeah, it’s not the most pleasant thing, but oh well. Here’s something that might feel less weird. Reach out and connect to people in your own field. If you’re a Recruiter, a Scrum Master, or […]
It’s Who Knows You
The old saying is “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Yeah, no. It’s WHO KNOWS YOU. I’m a big believer in trying to build your own brand. I will also readily admit that I’m not at all an expert at it. What my focus has been in this content I’ve written is […]
So you got laid off. This is where you start.
Day One: Ok, most important things to do today: Dust off your resume. Automate the heck out of things. RESUMÉS When is the right time to update or work on your resume? Well… you’ve always got to keep it up, even if you’re not looking. You may not have been looking in a long time, […]
Yeah, some of it is definitely spam
Ever get those emails from recruiters that misspell your name, pitch you a role not remotely relevant, and in general look like crap? Here’s what they are: Spam. That’s it. There’s some big national/international recruiting companies that hire folks that have the ability to sniff out posted resumes (and emails) and blast away. The “throw […]
Why is it important to get to know a recruiter?
Sure, you get a bunch of InMails or emails sent to you but is it worth it to take a phone call with a recruiter? If you’re actively looking, yes. Find a few that have some credibility. Folks from “Generic Staffing Co.” might be iffy, but it’s up to you. If you’re not looking, is […]
Ever make a big mistake in an interview?
Ever make a big mistake when in your job search or in an interview? Did you ever miss a scheduled interview, blank on an easy question from a manager, or botch things so bad you had no chance of saving yourself? How did you overcome it or how did you bounce back? My favorite example […]