There are many parts of a job search, from smallest beginning steps to the final offer. And wherever you are — even if just doing some exploratory research — PLEASE do not job search using company email. Despite the desire to show off your company or seem more official perhaps, it’s wise to exercise extra […]
No Time or Money To Improve Skills or Volunteer?
Career professionals give a lot of advice. Some good. Some bad. As I say about career experts, we come in all shapes, sizes, colors, genders, beliefs, and backgrounds. And just because we say it, doesn’t mean it’s true for you. Or, if you like the advice, maybe you have no time or money to follow […]
I Don’t Meet Job Requirements. Should I Still Try?
For many people, if they look at a job description and see that they don’t meet job requirements, they won’t apply. End of discussion. But, as you may guess, it’s not the end at all. There’s a lot more to say. For instance, a job seeker may have a different take on this question than […]
Job Search Blues: What If I NEVER Find a Job?
People often get to this site asking “What if I never find a job?” Or some question like that. And while I do not have a crystal ball (mine is still in the shop), there are a few things I do know for sure. You just need to keep looking and never give up, no […]
Will Volunteering During Job Search Get You a Job?
When you’re out of work, it’s often hard to think about anything else other than finally getting a real live job — and a paycheck. So when websites like mine talk about the value of volunteering during job search, sometimes the advice falls with a dull thud. I can understand that reaction. Volunteer? Are you […]
Help! I Want to Return to My Previous Career
How can I rewrite my resume to incorporate the 2nd career choice, but emphasize that my preference has changed back to wanting a job in the Business world?
15 Job Search Tips To Help You Get a Job
Job search tips from reader (who got the job) After looking for a job for well over a year, one of my readers wrote to tell us that he finally got a real live job offer. And he accepted it! He also wanted to share some of his hard-won job search tips to help other […]
12 Key Qualities You Should Look For In a Job
In my post about things that make a job good, we look at the bigger picture — and the personal nature of defining good for yourself. But that leaves an important question still unanswered: Besides salary and benefits, what kinds of things should you actually look for in a job? List of 12 key job […]
Got an Offer. But It’s Not The Job Offer I Want!
I often get asked why a person didn’t get an offer, even after what felt like a great interview. But recently, I’ve been seeing a different type of question: “I got a job offer, but it’s not the job offer I want! What should I do?” Interesting dilemma. Although for many readers who come to […]
Starting Over After a Long Gap — and Many Mistakes
Dear Work Coach, After working for a local company…for over 10 years I was forced out. I was told I made too many mistakes, and was possibly a company spy.