Rules for Protecting Your Brand in the Waiting Room
Everything counts when it comes to finding a job – and your demeanor in the waiting room while you wait for your interview is no different. I’ve always asked the company receptionist for their opinion on a candidate they’ve met. While they haven’t interviewed the candidate, they are certainly in a position to observe a …
Instant Access to the Underground Job Market
I’m sure you’ve heard the stats that 80% of jobs are never advertised.
And yet the vast majority of job seekers compete, day in and day out for the same 20% of jobs that have the most ruthless competition and the lowest likelihood of resulting in a job offer.
It makes no sense and job …
3 Secrets To Looking More Likeable
It’s NOT “all about who you know.” This overused, inaccurate cliché cheapens the importance of presenting yourself the right way and building genuine relationships.
Here’s the truth: It’s all about who likes you and who respects you.
There is a HUGE difference between knowing someone (or having someone “know” you) and having someone like you …
How To Show The Value Of Your Work-Life Balance
Sometimes your ability to manage your time well may look a lot like a family-friendly schedule.
But when you’re applying for a new job, or appealing to a new boss for a continuance of your flexible work arrangements, you may want to paint it in the colors of productivity, focus and connections, not children who …
The Best Way To Brag
A common question from the audience when I speak to groups about career development is, “How do I sell myself without bragging?” Here is my best answer: get the right people to brag for you.
A referral and/or testimonial from the right person is your most powerful marketing asset, whether you are a job-seeker, a …
10 Ways to Not Get Hired
Today’s job market doesn’t give you the wiggle room to be anything less than exceptional. We’ve covered these key challenges in the relevant sections of this guide, so if you follow it, you’ll be covered! That said, it’s good to keep these major pitfalls at the top of your mind. Don’t be that guy.
Want …
Do You Interview Like a Pro?
I often hear how nerve wracking and uncomfortable it is to go to an interview, but, I promise, it doesn’t have to be that way. We’re going to look at three strategies to re-frame and prepare for an interview that will seal the deal and get you that job offer.
More often than not, job …
‘Barbara Walters’ Job Interview Questions – They’re Back!
In her heyday on TV, Barbara Walters nearly always ended an interview with some famous (or infamous!) personality by asking them some inane question like this: “If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be?” If the person being interviewed was prepared for the question, then his or her answer wouldn’t be …
Top 5 Reasons You Never Hear Back After Applying for a Job
People often wonder why they never hear anything back after they hit ‘send’ on the email with a resume attached or on the on-line job application. If you’re very lucky, you might have a preliminary email exchange with a recruiter and then never hear from them again. It’s a depressing experience, and one which also …
Personal Branding Interview: Ryan Holiday
I recently spoke to Ryan Holiday, who is the author of Trust Me, I’m Lying and is a media strategist for notorious clients such as Tucker Max and Dov Charney. After dropping out of college at 19 to apprentice under Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power, he went on to advise many …