What does a job seeker have in common with Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson?
5 things to do if you need to look for a job
What first steps should job seekers consider? Some ideas to help you get started on a sometimes bumpy road.
Things are not always what they seem. Job search lessons
Things are not always what they seem. (When I search that phrase in Flickr, most results are pictures from the book Where the Wild Things Are, a children’s book by Maurice Sendak, one of which I share here.) Watch this video and let me know if you agree there are lessons here for job seekers.
Over 50 in the job hunt
Are you blaming your job search woes on a scapegoat? Maybe it is time to reexamine your tactics. You have a lot more control of your search than you realize. It may be time for a fresh start.
Are you faceless and nameless to your targeted employers?
Take a look at yourself; are you this Lego figure? Indistinguishable from your peers, with nothing significant to attract a hiring manager? If you are plain, it is going to be very difficult to land an opportunity.