A good friend of mine (thanks Jamie) forwarded this video to me, and I thought it would be fitting to share it here. More than half of the battle in a job search is actually the emotional aspect — thinking positive, staying in action, and “standing up” when you feel “knocked down” by the lack of results. This type of resilience is what will separate those who give up from those who persevere. ...
4 Radical Ways to Find a Job
With unemployment hitting a 26 year high at 9.5% nationwide, many job seekers are resorting to more unconventional ways to find a job. I wanted to share with you these 4 radical ways some people used to find a job. Perhaps they can also help you think outside the box about your job search efforts. ...
Job Search vs. Career Search
Tony Robbins once said “most people overestimate what they can accomplish in a year – and underestimate what they can achieve in a decade.” This statement really struck me when I read it. It reminds me to not only look at my immediate goals for this year, but also invest time and energy thinking about what I want to accomplish in 3, 5, 8, and 10 years and how to get there over time. ...
Salary Negotiation Advice from a Senior Headhunter
This is the second post in a series of three based on my interview with Steve Meyers, a Senior Headhunter with 20+ years of experience in executive search. To see my first post on general Job Search Advice from a Senior Headhunter, click here.
I want to write about salary separately since it’s such a sensitive and important topic in the job search effort.Q: When company asks for salary history, can you refuse to provide?
Steve: I recommend every one of my candidate to leave it blank in the application and only provide it when the company insists. Many company do not insist on this information. ...
How to Be a Good Interviewer
Being able to interview job candidates well is an important soft skill to develop as you advance in your career. Once you need to make hiring choices for your company, it is worth to invest time to develop the ability to identify the right candidates that has the right skills and culture fit for a job opening. This is because any bad hiring mistakes cost the company money and time and could also affect your reputation. ...
Job Search Advice from a Senior Headhunter
In addition to writing from my own experience, I also want to share career advice from experts in the field. Last week, I spent 90 minutes chatting with one such expert – Steve Meyers, a senior recruiter in executive searches. I met Steve a few years ago at a Wharton MBA alumni networking lunch. ...
15 Interview Preparation Tips
An interview can be the gateway to a great job. The key to acing an interview lies in interview preparation. No one is naturally ready for an interview, even if you know all your experiences by heart. You need to prepare for every interview so that you can show:
- You have done research on the company, and understand current news surrounding it.
- You know why you are a good candidate for that particular position, and are prepared to tell credible stories about how your experiences support your candidacy.
- You have prepared meaningful questions to find out more about the company.
- You are prepared to answer unexpected questions with calm and clarity.
With that said, here is a checklist of interview preparation tips you should follow: ...