Are you attractive to the headhunter?
Do you still not understand that presenting yourself to the recruiter and hiring company is 100% marketing? The only purpose is to get you an interview! And it’s the job…
9 reasons why I declined the job offer
The candidate decided to decline an attractive job offer from one of the big guns in the industry. The candidate told me the story. It all started when he one…
Looking to change career? Avoid these job switch killers
Did you ever think this to yourself: I’ve been in my industry for what seems like a life time, way too many years in my current position, I’ve been there…
Get the Career & Personal Branding eBook for executives that really works
Doesn’t it seem like fashion in writing LinkedIn and Resume profiles keeps changing? Just as you think you’ve got it; you read or hear that there are new and better…
3 reasons why introverts have it really tough in job interviews
Introverts have it really tough in most job interviews. They often fail in interviews that are seen as a cross-examination with bright lights in the face and beaten by rubber…
5 tips for successful video job interview
Just because you are interviewing for a job from home does not mean you can take it easy. A video interview is still a business meeting and as important as…
Think twice when using OpenToWork on LinkedIn
Some will tell you that the OpenToWork frame is a sign of panic and desperation. That it turns off recruiters and should not be added to your Linkedin profile. Obviously,…
How a wrong handshake will eliminate you as a candidate
Screw it up and not getting your handshake correct could spell trouble ahead in a job interview setting. Or even your Thai wai or Japanese bow. Elbow and fist bumps…
Video interviewing is still a business meeting
Just because you are WFH does not give you a dress code freedom when interviewing with a potential new employer. You must dress the part - so dress up, please.…
Sometimes we recruiters forget that looking for a job is the hardest thing
The three most stressful life events according to psychologists are, in order, getting married, buying a home, and looking for a job. As you climb the ladder in the organization,…