Recently, Marci Alboher’s Shifting Career’s article in the New York Times hosted a guest author on the topic of a personal board of advisors: A personal board of directors is simply a collection of people who know you, are interested in your well-being, and have useful points of view. You consult with them on a […]
Don't Flush Your Interview Down the Toilet…Top Interviewing Blunders
A recent survey of hiring managers compiles the Ten Wackiest Job Interview Mistakes. Suffice to say that it isn’t a good idea to allude to your plans to go out drinking after the appointment, flush the toilet during a phone interview or explain that you were fired for beating up your last boss. (Another pet peeve I’ve […]
Connect the Dots Resume Writing
Initially, readers may give your resume a 7- to 10-second glance. Really.  (When I started this work over 10 years ago, we use to say it was 20 seconds.) You have a very small window of opportunity to make an impression. It is your job to connect the dots between what you offer and what the […]
Enhance Your Linkedin Profile for Job Seeking
In light of the fact that linkedin has become a source of choice for people who love to hire passive job seekers (those who may not actually be seeking a new job), I thought it would be a good idea to remind readers to pay attention to your linkedin profile! First, a note on visibility…. […]
Job Search Taking Too Long?
In a recent post on nytimes.com, Eilene Zimmerman compiles a list of things to consider if your job search is going on much longer than you’d like. Since this is such an important and timely topic, I thought I’d share these suggestions and my commentary! Be sure to also read my previous blog, Tips if […]