People don't like heavy lifting or soreness when it comes to physical training. As a former personal trainer, few people are willing to buy into the commitment …
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5 Elements of a Useful Job Search Blog in 2017
Blogs are powerful tools for getting noticed before or during a job search. Many job seekers see it as more than just a passive way to reach employers. People …
How to Create Realistic Expectations During Your Job Search
Your job search needs to be dynamic, but based on realistic expectations. We envy those who make it look easy. I liken it to getting and staying married. When I …
Be a Consultant, Not a Job Seeker or a Novice
If you were unemployed and a LinkedIn user in 2008, you likely heard the advice to list your latest job as a self-employed consultant. This way, lurking …
11 Uncomfortable Ways to Hit a Home Run in Your Job Search
You will fall behind the competition if you don't stand out in today's job search. For example, I know promoting myself makes me feel squirmy, a little dirty, …
This Document is as Useful as a Resume (Maybe More)
I talk to job seekers regularly who only depend on a few methods to find jobs. I find it interesting they prefer to rely on processes that could exclude them …
Your New Degree is Not a Golden Ticket for Your Job Search
Taking more medication than you need is similar to over education. More isn't better; it takes time, and correct application to work, and what doesn't kill you …
5 Ways to Master the Interview Before Your Job Search
More than ever, job seekers must be proficient at interviewing. In fact, it's likely every networking opportunity is an essential job conversation. It may be …
What to do When Your Job Search is "Code Blue?"
When you're at a hospital and you the overhead speaker blares "Code Blue," do your thoughts automatically go to the patient and his or her family? If you're not …
Seven Job Tips from Your 2020 Self
Grit and grind will always matter in the job search as much as having adequate hard and soft skills. But hard work in years to come will look much different as …
5 Reasons to Unfollow Career Obstructing Friends
Guilt by association on social media is a reality. If you're associated with someone or some belief that doesn't represent you can be a pretty painful …
6 Career Regrets You'll Have at 40 (But You Should Be Thankful For)
Not all career decisions end up being amusing stories we can tell later even if things turned out OK. We often lack foresight and insight when we’re in our …