This article is a continuation from our blog post with some networking essentials for you. Depending on the source you check, you’ll find that somewhere between 75% and 90% of jobs that are filled each month are NOT advertised anywhere;…
We all know that Networking is an essential element of any job search, but many people don’t know specifically HOW to network. So in this quick article I’ll share with you the most important element of networking, and then give…
Job search can seem like a giant jigsaw puzzle that’s missing about 15 pieces, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s an idea that can bring you some leads from a very unexpected source, but is strategically the…
I have great news that I don’t think most job seekers really understand fully. “Landing a job is more about the choices you make than about your skill set or experience.”
Is your Job Search getting stressful? It’s important to know that stress is more of a mindset that’s been given to you, but with some intentional redirection, you can conquer it. This blog originated from a video that’s posted on our…
For the last 4 months, I’ve been posting a new video every week on my YouTube Channel with some Job Search Tactics and Motivation to help job seekers. Since some people would rather read than watch, I thought I should…
The last time I posted the meme you see above, it generated lots of heated discussions across multiple forums. So I thought it deserved a more thorough explanation. The main idea was: Employers must perceive that you are interested in the…
This book has nothing to do with Job Search, and EVERYTHING to do with Job Search! This is truly one of my all-time favorite books, so even though I don’t have an interview with Rick to share with you, I had to include it on my list. Rick is a very successful basketball coach, and I’m not even a basketball fan, but this book still resonates with me.
The Platinum Rule, by Tony Alessandra Tony is a sales trainer of many years, but puts heavy emphasis on understanding personality types to build trust. I reference this book in a Friday group coaching call because he shares a great…
You were a perfect fit for the job, and you had the best interview you have ever had; yet you still got the rejection letter. Do you send a thank you note? Or let’s say it comes down to you…
There is a very common interview problem I see over and over for great candidates that just flattens their chances of getting an offer like a tire hitting a deep pothole. I suspect this happens in virtually every industry, and…
Are you frustrated with your job search because it seems like nothing is working and you’re ready to give up? Unfortunately that’s not one of your options. When Yoda from Star Wars said, “Do or do not, there is no…
What if I told you that the way you track your job search can directly control the length of your job search? It can, and I’ll prove it. Have you ever seen the TV show “American Ninja Warrior”? If not,…
I’ve been a public speaker for more than 20 years, and a competitive dancer with my wife for at least 10. Whether I’m in front of 3,000 people, or just 3, I still get nervous. When I was 20 years…
Searching for a job at the executive level is a VERY different game. During a relatively short interview, executive candidates must prove that they… • Have the skills to do the job • Can be trusted to lead seasoned employees…
Have you ever been on an interview and the interviewer was looking at their computer screen more than at you? Or what about negative interviewers who woke up on the wrong side of the bed that morning? That’s not something…
Someone asked me why employers would want recruiters to prepare candidates for interviews. “Isn’t that like cheating? Wouldn’t they get a better vantage point to see how people really are if they don’t know what to expect in the interview?”…
Have you ever heard of Word Clouds? For those of you who haven’t, a Word Cloud is a bunch of text that gets jumbled around and made into a picture. As a Creative Director I’ve made a few of them…
Searching for a job can be very stressful, regardless of how long you’ve been looking. The good news however is that job seekers have more control than they think they do, and it IS possible to take control over your…
Preparing for a video interview? Here are 8 essential tips for better Skype interviews: 1) Phone First and Stay Professional. Sometimes the video platform requests don’t go through right away and the sender will wonder why the other hasn’t accepted…
Wouldn’t it be great if you knew someone at your target company? Then they could personally hand your resume to HR and you’d be first in line. That would be best case scenario, right?It would actually be a best case…
In my previous blog I talked about how job search didn’t have to involve luck, but I’m hearing from people who firmly believe that a successful job search DOES depend on luck. Okay, so I’ll show you how to turn…
Finding a good job fast doesn’t have to involve luck or market conditions, it’s about knowledge and tactics. I hear people tell me, “Paul the number of jobs that are available for me to apply to is not up to…
If you’ve been unemployed for more than 6 months, you’ve likely already seen employers start to shy away, wondering why it’s taking you so long to find a job. They think, “If no one else is hiring this person, why…
Working with recruiters should be an important part of your job search strategy, but how do you know who is good, and who’s not? How can you tell who will really try to match your skills to the job, and…
