What an incredible coincidence (or maybe it isn’t?) that, just as the U.S. Gulf Coast areas hit by Katrina three years ago should be pausing to remember the victims of that horrible disaster, Hurricaine Gustav threatens the region still struggling to recover three years later. This time, it seems as if people aren’t taking any […]
Salary Transparency in the Job Hunt and On the Job
Have you heard the new tread in career-ology? Lisa Belkin of the New York Times recently wrote about it. It’s called “salary transparency,” and the point is that everyone in an organization will know what everyone else in the organization earns. The thought is, if everyone is paid what he or she is worth, there […]
What Do Job Seekers Really Control?
If you’re in the midst of a job hunt, you probably think a lot about all of the things that are out of your control. The fact is, you can’t control the job market, the employer or recruiter’s time schedule or behavior, the traffic on the way to the interview…The list goes on and on. […]
Razume Relaunches with New Tools for Job Seekers
I’m excited to share some news from a cyber friend, Sam Blum, one of the founders of Razume. Razume aims to provide job seekers “with all the tools, resources and guidance…to find and land your perfect job.” This week, TechCrunch announced Razume’s relaunch after completing a 12-week program with incubator LaunchBoxDigital… While there are lots […]
Lost At Sea? Career Search Strategies and Tips for Today's Job Market
Can you believe it is already August? Before you know it, you’ll blink and it’ll be Labor Day, and the summer will really be over. Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of good news in the employment sector. Rough waters continue to prevail, and many may be feeling lost at sea in a […]