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Job Advice Blog
APRIL 19, 2013
Many articles point to the fact that the job interview is really all about the so-called cultural fit of the candidate, provided the skill and experience requirements are met as well of course. The thing is that in addition to the hiring manager, several other company members, too, are interviewing candidates to add their own [.].
Job Advice Blog
JANUARY 10, 2013
From other articles on that subject, too, it seems as if the old-fashioned “Tell me about yourself” and “What are your key accomplishments?” Not too long ago, much-respected blogger Tim Tyrell-Smith of Tim’s Strategy conducted a survey, clearly finding that interviewers’ number one concern is “fit with the company’s culture.”
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Job Advice Blog
APRIL 22, 2012
A recent article of mine covered most people’s lack of efficacy in practicing their elevator pitches at job search networking meetings. I wanted to follow up on that and prove my tenets, so I brainstormed with a group of trusted associates—all of whom are in transition—and we came up with some “best practices.” Following are [.].
Job Advice Blog
NOVEMBER 27, 2011
The title of this article applies both to those who already have jobs and to others who vie for jobs. So, let’s think first about what it takes to hold on to a job versus getting a new one. At least three conditions must be met for holding on to a job: (1) You must [.].
Job Advice Blog
NOVEMBER 27, 2011
The title of this article applies both to those who already have jobs and to others who vie for jobs. So, let’s think first about what it takes to hold on to a job versus getting a new one. At least three conditions must be met for holding on to a job: (1) You must [.].
Job Advice Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
More and more articles point out that the business world is changing rapidly; new jobs are being created; and some old jobs are fading away. The real danger hovering over the heads of some people in transition is the fact that they’re headed toward a cul-de-sac and don’t even know it. Regrettably, the jobs being [.].
Job Advice Blog
JULY 6, 2010
Similarly, you have to be selective about your sources of reading material and their contents; it’s easy to be swept into meaningless and verbose articles at the end of which you realize you’ve gained nothing. Not everything you hear people say will be valuable to you, but some of it will. Some tweets are obvious wastes of time.
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