Has anyone ever told you that you should be managing your personal brand better? If you’re like most of my clients, these are words that strike you as a little bit gross and perhaps just a little too corporate. The thing is, it’s actually a really good idea, even if we need to…
You’ve been through the finalist interview, you like the people and they seem to like you, you’re gearing up to negotiate your salary offer… and they tell you they’ve gone with another candidate. Argh! What should you do now? Obviously it’s okay to be disappointed—even angry, sad, fed up, frustrated, and so forth. …
Happy Pride! If you’re part of the LGBTQI+ community, and maybe even if you’re an ally, you know that there are unique challenges facing this population in the job market. Some folks have an easier time—white gay men, for instance, are more frequently allowed have voices in places of power than, say, black lesbians. …
Getting ghosted when you’re looking for a job stinks! Why does it happen? Watch here to learn more.
You’ve probably seen the complaints online: “I’ve applied for 600 jobs in the last 3 months and no interviews!” Discouraging! What’s going on? Well, the good news is that these folks aren’t actually representative of the job market. Yes, it’s tough out there, but it’s definitely not as bad as some people are…
“Why do I keep getting emails from recruiters and then no response when I reply?” I get this question a lot. It’s frustrating! It can be especially misleading because often the outreach messages seem personalized and specific to you. Unfortunately, this is usually just the recruiter’s AI Many companies the recruiting role into parts:…
Have you ever been so nervous about an interview for a job you really wanted that you… sort of blew the interview? Don’t fret too much! Here are some small steps you can take to recover: Send a thank-you note to the people who interviewed you, restating your interest and possibly re-framing some…
When you’re between jobs, lots of people will encourage you to volunteer to fill the gap. This can be a solid, helpful step, but beware of the traps! Trap #1: Overcommitting This is really the biggest danger. It’s alarmingly easy to get sucked into giving away all your time because you believe in a…
Last week I covered some things to avoid saying when you’re in a job interview. This week, I’ll talk you through some good questions to ask your interviewers to ensure that you get the info you need, and that you demonstrate your preparedness and enthusiasm for the job. Why is this position open? This is…
Have you ever felt like you bombed an interview? A lot of us have! Try not to overthink it, and use these guidelines to steer yourself in a better direction next time. Avoid: “I haven’t used that tool before.: This may well be true, but it highlights your lack of familiarity without any backup.…