Anatomy of a Winning LinkedIn Publisher Post
Winning LinkedIn Publisher Post
LinkedIn launched LinkedIn Publisher earlier this year. Every LinkedIn user now has access to a publishing platform to establish their credibility.
I have used LinkedIn Publisher as a vehicle to republish successful blog posts to a much larger audience. Starting in the middle of June, the first post was published with …
How Long Will My Job Search Take?
I am often asked, “How long will my job search take?”
My answer is almost always, “It depends.”
I work, primarily, with experienced professionals—which is code for those over 50 years of age.
I tell them that a really short job search is three months. It takes almost three months for a company to decide …
Interviewing with an Uneducated Interviewer
The Uneducated Interviewer
You have likely encountered the uneducated interviewer! It is my claim that most hiring managers have never been trained to interview candidates.
I just finished reading Who by Geoff Smart and Randy Street. This book is the bible on how to interview for A players.
They chronicle ten different interview styles of …
References from Beyond Your Reference List
References are a key component in getting a job. Who can verify that you know your stuff?
Traditionally, references are supplied when an employer is getting ready to make an offer. Recently, I have had two clients who had very different experiences as it relates to references.
Asking for References after a Phone InterviewI …
Why Do You Want to Leave Your Current Position?
The dreaded question – Why do you want to leave your current position?
The one question most candidates dread is, “Why do you want to leave your current position?”
You cannot say “My boss is a jerk,” or “The work environment is toxic.” If you do, the interviewer will likely think, “Next candidate please!”
When …
Are You a Generalist or Specialist
Generalist or Specialist?
How you manage your career depends on whether you are a generalist or specialist.
When I started my career in the 1970s, large corporations valued generalists. In my 22 years of working for IBM, they let me take a variety of career paths. It also suited my personality, because I have a …
Grab and Grow – A Plan for Career Success
Grab and Grow!
I have a client who just started a new business analyst position for a Fortune 500 company. I am using the system defined in the book The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter to assist him in getting up to speed.
He was explaining some …
Discovering Your Personal Brand Vocabulary
Do you have a personal brand vocabulary?
What words do you use to describe yourself? These should be words that describe yourself personally and professionally.
I am currently working with two clients who are struggling with finding their personal brand vocabulary. Here are a couple of methods to discover your personal brand vocabulary.
How do…Do You Have a Plan B for Your Career?
Do You Have a Plan B for Your Career?
You have probably been told that you should have a Plan B. What if something does not work out?
How about having a Plan B for your career?
I entered the job market in the 1970s when I expected to work for one employer for most …
Does Your Personality Mesh with Your Career?
Personality Mesh with Your Career?
Your personality is a key factor in finding happiness in your career. Unfortunately, when we make our initial career choices, we may ignore certain key traits or just focus on where we can make the most money.
Kinetic ProgrammerI learned to program computers in high school in the early …