Workplace Ageism–Can You Fight It and Win?

Posted on November 5, 2019

Workplace ageism in a job search and on the job can crop up in your experience unexpectedly. But it shouldn’t catch you by surprise when it appears! Instead, recognize that it occurs–all too frequently–and take steps to ensure you’re ready to handle it if needed. That doesn’t mean you peek around every corner to see […]

Recruiter Pet Peeves–Is Your Resume Guilty?

Posted on October 3, 2019

What’s the last thing you want in a job search? To have employers toss your resume aside as not worth their time. How can you get to first base with them if your resume turns them off? Hint: You need to avoid running afoul of recruiter pet peeves about the resumes they receive. Worst Recruiter […]

Job Search Success: Give It Your Best!

Posted on September 4, 2019

If job search success is your goal, always give it your best! You might have personal challenges or just face roadblocks from employers’ automated hiring practices. Whatever the situation, put as much thought, energy, and time into your job search campaign as you can. Job Search Success–Where Does It Start? As with most things worth […]

Employer Value: What Have You Done Lately?

Posted on May 4, 2019

Your employer value proposition matters hugely. However, you might also have to contend with this attitude: “What have you done for us lately?” That’s true whether you’re conducting a job search or preparing for a performance review. You need to do what it takes to stand out in the eyes of employers. Employer Value vs. […]

Optimistic Job Searching: Why You Should Try It

Posted on April 11, 2019

Optimism can produce a powerful impact on your next job search. In a world where frustration and pessimism appear to dominate the scene, that’s important to remember. Hence, optimistic job searching can be crucial. This blog post will “read” somewhat differently than my usual entries. That’s because I’ve grown tired of reading and hearing mostly […]

Protect Your Job Search & Career–Avoid Companies that Value Profit over Integrity

Posted on March 10, 2019

All companies want to make a profit–unless they’re a nonprofit! It’s a fair business goal. However, when you’re planning a job search, you should avoid companies that value profit over integrity. Why? Partly to protect your job search (and  your career) from deception, abuse of trust, and more. If you engage with employers or job-service […]

Hammer Home Your Employer Value Message!

Posted on February 3, 2019

In my January 2019 ezine, I published an article titled, “What’s Your Value–Do You Know It?” Basically, the article centered on the theme that you need to have a real-world view of your value to employers and present it well. In other words, you need a compelling employer value message to get your candidacy off […]

2019: Challenges or New Opportunities?

Posted on December 29, 2018

2019 isn’t about making New Year’s resolutions you might not keep for long. No, the coming year represents an opportunity–or many of them. In fact, you can choose to view it as a series of challenges or opportunities. In large part, it’s up to you. How You Can See New Opportunities for 2019 Don’t think […]