Update: It’s Late at the Candidate Pub: Part 8 – “Last Call” – of the nine part series “Choose Me, Hire Me!”

In an earlier post of the getting-hired tips series "Choose Me, Hire Me! " I noted that – for those that could – participating in volunteer activities is a great way to keep your mind sharp and your hands dirty while job hunting. Yesterday’s Wall Street Journal had a good article by Dana Mattioli titled "The Laid-Off Can Do Well Doing Good " which can be found here .Read the rest

It’s Late at the Candidate Pub: Part 8 – “Last Call” – of the nine part series “Choose Me, Hire Me!”

 

Like looking for a spouse / partner when you hear some loud form of biological / life clock incessantly ticking, the scent of desperation is something that job candidates should avoid. That vibe evokes caution on the part of would-be-employers, and can torpedo promising job opportunities.

For people who are locked into job hell, “between jobs” or just plain out of work, the feeling of despair may feel inevitable.Read the rest

10 Secrets Headhunters (Usually) Don’t Tell You – Part 7 of the series “Choose Me, Hire Me!”

Headlines blare: “Why You Should Hire Me.” While times may be challenged, there is work (and jobs) to be had. I’ve been in the people (and teams) coaching business for over 25 years , both as a coach to managers and teams and also as someone directly responsible for hiring thousands of people through roles running large staffing / recruiting operations.Read the rest

“The Witness May Now Take the Stand” – Part 6 of the series “Choose Me, Hire Me!”

Headlines blare: “Why You Should Hire Me.” While times may be challenged, there is work (and jobs) to be had. I’ve been in the people (and teams) coaching business for over 25 years , both as a coach to managers and teams and also as someone directly responsible for hiring thousands of people through roles running large staffing / recruiting operations.Read the rest

“Goldilocks Returns” – Part 5 of the series “Choose Me, Hire Me!”

 

When most of us last caught up with Goldilocks,  she had been outed for breaking into the home of the Three Bears, eating their porridge and sleeping in their beds.

While she worked to atone for her behavior in a sequel by Lisa Campbell Ernst , the fact is that Goldilocks was an adventurous girl who was willing to look at different options before she made her selection.Read the rest