First, I hope none of this stops you from applying for a position you really want. Especially one you believe you can handle. Let the employer decide you’re not right for the job — unless you’re clearly not even a close match. Just give it your best shot. As I’ve learned in the past, you […]

As the new year approaches, maybe you’re thinking of putting “get a new job” on your new year’s resolutions list. You wouldn’t be alone. But before saying goodbye to a job, you should probably do at least a few things in advance. While a good motivator, don’t let frustration be your sole guiding force! Of […]

Yes. There is a hidden job market. But many people never look beyond job board listings for their job search. Problem is they may be missing out on the majority of available — or soon available — jobs. And they are competing against everyone else who sees the same listings. Nowadays you just can’t rely […]

What if your interview goes well and yet the company turns you down? Can you still go back to them later and try again for another job at the same place? Or even that exact same job if it gets reposted?? Of course, the interview may not have gone as well as you think. So […]

If you’re just beginning a new job search, odds are there are things you don’t know about the process that could help. And even some things you think you know may not be exactly right in today’s job market. I recently spoke with a friend who hadn’t searched for a job in many years. And […]

Job application questions. Anyone who has looked for a job recently has found the process to incredibly annoying … and frustrating. Someone I know actually bypasses any online application that digs too deeply into personal questions before even speaking with him. But of course if you don’t apply, you don’t get to speak to them. […]

When you start thinking about finding a new job, having employment gaps in your work history can raise a red flag — both for resume screeners and for your own self-confidence. For employers, questions arise as to the real reasons for these gaps. As for job seekers themselves “Will they want me? Should I even […]

If you find someone who actually enjoys job search, please let me know. Most job seekers, while excited by the idea of a new job, discover that actually finding that job feels like an uphill climb. And there seems to be no limit to the number of frustrating parts of job search. But, over the […]

Job search fear. It’s more common than people think. Someone I know has been wanting to look for a job for years. But the mere thought of trying raises fears of all she is lacking. And how badly it would probably go. (Spoiler alert: She was wrong — despite all her strong doubts and fears.) […]

I’ve heard job seekers — and even career professionals — say you should judge a company by the job hiring process. Did the company answer your emails? Were you kept informed along the way? Did you feel valued every step of the process? Well … here’s my take on it. You just can’t tell for […]