8 Ways You’re Sucking The Life Out Of Your Job Search

I meet new job seekers all of the time in the course of my work as a Career Transition Coach. The ones who just got laid off or just decided to go back to work after taking time off for whatever reason, start out thinking that they can handle the job search process on their own. After all, they have found their previous jobs with little trouble, so they have the attitude of “I’ve got this and I don’t need anyone’s help.”

Why Do Smart People Ask Dumb Questions?

I would like to say that nothing in the sometimes strange world of career advice can surprise me, but then I would have to deny how often I am surprised. The most recent surprise was a pair of articles appearing just days apart. The first prompted a very strong “What the heck?” response. However, then it was elevated even beyond that by a second article. Combined, they should provoke some serious thinking on the part of interviewers and force organizations to take a serious look making sure recruiters and hiring managers are properly trained.

Personal Branding FAIL: 4 Errors Job Seekers Make

For those interested in finding work or advancing their careers, establishing a personal brand is essential. This practice effectively involves the cultivation of certain, positive associations with an individual’s name, as when a job seeker brands him or herself as a green plumbing expert, or a people-oriented real estate professional.

As such, more and more individuals are starting to take personal branding seriously. However, according to online marketing professional Rich Gorman, not all branding strategies are created equal. Some well-meaning individuals, either through neglect or misinformation, end up doing more harm than good to their personal brands.
By isolating the most common personal branding fails, individuals can ensure that their branding efforts yield only positive results. Here are a few:

Are You Too Aggressive In Your Job Search?

Conducting a job search over a period of weeks or months can make most people wonder why they haven’t been hired yet. Of course, over time, this feeling of wonder can change into one of desperation—especially if you’re not receiving so much as an interview callback.

30-60-90-Day Plan: Your Key To Getting The Job Offer

 Are you getting interviews but not job offers?
As a career coach, every week I speak to job seekers like you…they are amazing, talented people with resumes good enough to secure interviews—but they don’t stand out enough in the interview to get the offer. This is a problem for everyone, from brand-new graduates to seasoned executives.

In a sea of qualified, talented people, how can you stand out and get the offer? It’s easier than you think.
The key to standing out in any interview and getting the offer is to create and use a 30-60-90-day plan in your interview.