A lot of older job seekers wonder whether their age is a disadvantage in this job market. The answer is yes and no. Unfortunately, employers may choose to pass on an older worker for a number of reasons. For example,…
There are certain sections of an interview that can either make or break you, depending on how you go about them. Employers lay out several traps during the interview to see how you react. You, as a job seeker, can…
The answer is yes! You’ve got what it takes to get a job. Whether you’re a seasoned professional with 30 years of experience or a recent grad on the hunt for your first job, there is something about you worth…
In part 1 of Why You Don’t Hear Back From Employers, I covered a few reasons hiring managers may skip over your application. The main purpose of the first article in this series, was to bring awareness to how job seekers…
Job seekers across the country cry out in frustration, “Why don’t I hear back from employers?!” It is a reasonable question, especially if you’ve applied to more jobs than you can count. But before you wage a war against hiring…
These days it seems like everyone has a short fuse. From road rage to poor customer service, there is more than enough anger to go around. Peace of mind has become something we can’t seem to achieve, at least for…
The thoughts, actions and projections you meditate on can shape your reality. You have the power to infuse your day with much-needed energy, or surrender to mentalities that do not support your goal of finding a job. Psychologists have asserted…
You’ve demonstrated your interest over and over again. Still, your calls have not been returned. You’ve sent letters, reached out via social media and…nothing. Sorry to break it down like this: it’s not you, it’s your resume. Hiring managers look for…
Before you set out to accomplish a goal, you need to understand your motivation for pursuing it. Reasons turn your wishful thinking (glob of clay) into measurable action steps (defined structure). Being fully versed in the “why” behind your goals,…
What would an employer want to hear? This should be the first question you ask as it relates to your voicemail greeting. Hiring managers are quick to share stories about some of the unprofessional greetings they’ve heard after calling a potential…