If you are not part of the problem, then you can’t fix it

Many people blame others for a lot of things.  I am not saying that bad crap does not happen to good people.  But you do need to look at trends.  As a friend says “what is the common denominator?”  If ALL of your bosses have been bad maybe it is not your...

We recruit till the butt is in the seat

There is one major difference between dating and the interview process… companies usually keep recruiting and interviewing candidates until there is a butt in the seat.  I know this may seem a little dirty but I have been hosed plenty of times when candidates...

Selling yourself

I have mentioned it several times, you need to look at the job search like a sales person.  You are the product and all you need to do if find a buyer.  But like a good sales person, your product is not for every buyer. First, take an objective look at the product:...

Looking for a job? Be intentional.

If you are currently unemployed then you need to treat your job search like a job.  Not a part-time job, but like a full-time job.  Are you REALLY putting in 40 hours a week?  I know that sounds like a lot of time but you do NEED a job, right? Let’s look at the...

How are your networking skills?

If you are like me your read/hear a lot about networking, but what is networking?  According to Webster:  the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions; specifically :  the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or...