I have to confess, I’m continually amazed by the number of job seekers whose sole method of finding a job is responding to postings on employment sites like Monster or CareerBuilder. Now I’m not saying that job boards have no value. But if that’s your only job search strategy then you’re up against some very [...]
As I’m sure you’ve found, more and more companies are asking for (and even insisting on) salary requirements or history, well before they make you an offer. Often it’s stated in the job posting with a line like, “Please include salary requirements.” With so many qualified candidates chasing too few jobs, companies are looking for [...]
Question: How many Hiring Managers does it take to screw in a light bulb? Answer: We’ll be making a decision on that in about two weeks. We’ll let you know at that time.”
I know….that joke would be funnier if it weren’t so painfully true. Getting hiring managers to return a call or keep you posted [...]
How important do you think your state of mind is when you’re looking for a job? Personally, I think it can make all the difference in the world. When my brother was a kid he was prone to getting warts on his hands. At the time they were considered not just an eyesore, but dangerous, [...]