Job Search Plan–Who Needs One? (You Probably Do!)

Posted on December 12, 2019

Before I go into any of the essentials regarding a job search plan, I want to share this: P: Prepare–it works much better than being caught short. Persist–avoid letting yourself get distracted from the goal. L: Leave no stone unturned–consider all the key aspects of your job search plan. Learn what you need to take […]

Quit Your Job without a New One?

Posted on November 13, 2019

If someone asked whether you would quit your job without a new one lined up, what would you respond? Most people would say the sensible answer is to snag a new position before you abandon your current one. In essence, you might find multiple reasons supporting that view and very few going against it. I […]

Artificial Intelligence & Your Job Search

Posted on December 2, 2018

What does artificial intelligence have to do with your job search? Probably more than you might think. Unless you find creative methods for your job search, you’re likely to encounter artificial intelligence (AI) along the way. Artificial Intelligence–What is It & Why Does It Matter in Job Search? According to Merriam-Webster, the term artificial intelligence […]

Market Your Way to a New Job Opportunity

Posted on March 5, 2018

I’ve always disliked the advice to “sell yourself” to prospective employers. It smacks of commodity-talk, like something you might buy off a grocery-store shelf. Do you really want to place yourself in that category with potential employers? On the other hand, if you don’t communicate your professional value to those employers in an effective manner, […]

Are Your Job Search Expectations Unrealistic?

Posted on November 17, 2017

The primary objective of your job search is to get a job, right? However, you have quite a few steps to take to reach that goal, and you can stumble if you don’t start with realistic expectations for the outcome. Unrealistic Job Search Expectations For example, if you’re currently earning $50,000/year but aiming for $150,000 […]

Job Search “Costs” – Weighing Your Options

Posted on October 1, 2017

Most of us tend to think twice when we face the possibility of spending our valuable and often-limited resources, whether cash, time or something else. If you’re considering a job search to find your next job, you know what I’m talking about! I’ve touched on this topic before, but it keeps coming up, so I […]

Job Search – Got a Foolproof Plan?

Posted on January 28, 2017

Have you ever had a job search go exactly as planned from start to finish? Seriously? In case my question wasn’t clear, I don’t mean in your dreams but in real life! In fact, if you ever did have that experience, I’d love to hear about it, because I don’t think I’ve ever run into […]

Your Job Search Plan & “Seasonal” Changes

Posted on November 19, 2016

In a larger sense, your entire career could be viewed as made up of seasonal shifts, from your first job out of college (spring) to your retirement and possible second-act role (winter).  Your job search might not have seasonal changes that correspond closely to those you experience in terms of climate-based alterations throughout the year, […]