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I’ve Been Unemployed For Ten Months And I Can’t Seem To Get Hired. What Am I Doing Wrong? by John Crant - Dec, 2009 I’ve been unemployed for 10 months and I can’t seem to get hired. I’m even willing to take a step backward -to no avail. What am I doing wrong? Signed, – Struggling to Solve a Puzzle When we face a long period of unemployment, many things happen to our self confidence, and the view we may have of professional selves. Of course, be sure to view my video about Suffering After a Layoff but even though you may put this l... |
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My Annual Review Is Next Week. How Can I Get Something Else If They Cannot Raise My Salary? by John Crant - Dec, 2009 Question: My Annual Review is next week. How Can I get Something Else if They cannot Raise My Salary? - Lone-Wolf Standing in My Department Congratulations! That may seem strange given the situation that you are describing of being the ‘last one standing’ in what was formerly a larger department. But, the congratulations are for not letting it stop you, or holding you back from going after SOMETHING during your Annual Re... |
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Relocating? Change your address, NOW! by John Crant - Dec, 2009 Question: I’m relocating about two hours from where I live now, but I can’t seem to get anyone to respond to my resume. Am I missing something? -Signed, Moving within state Even in normal times, employers are going to always look at local job candidates first, as it’s just a natural first step. Remember, resumes are usually sorted into three stacks as they arrive, with the first stack being the local, most likely-t... |
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The Job Search & Business Promotion Secrets to LinkedIn: How to Build a More Effective LinkedIn Profile in Just 10 Steps by John Crant - Dec, 2009 YOU are a Product Too! Your LinkedIn Profile should be your own ‘Sales Brochure’ that helps build your credibility and your reputation. Will your profile add to, or take away from others’ perceptions about you? And will it show your true value and get you noticed? That may be the difference in being considered for your next business or career opportunity and getting that next meeting or interview -or going unnotice... |
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Why Haven’t They Called Me? I’m Perfect! by John Crant - Dec, 2009 Question: My interviews (3 levels of them) for the position that I’ve been pursuing were done just over a month ago! Why haven’t they made me an offer? I’m perfect for the role! - Signed, Anxious in Waiting One of the hardest times for a candidate for a position can be the time period after their interviews have been completed (seemingly). Many things can be holding up their decision process, and their choice of yo... |
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Advice for Finding Work in Smaller Companies (as seen in The Wall Street Journal) by John Crant - Dec, 2009 What approach should a job seeker have when beginning to look for work at a small business and how is this different than a larger company? Small and large businesses hire for basically the same reason: the internal need for new talent to have a positive effect on whatever it is that they do to create the revenue for their bottom line. While a larger company benefits from instant name recognition and a higher profile, a sma... |
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Five Ways Goal Setting Can Go Wrong by Tai Goodwin - Dec, 2009 One of they keys to being successful in making over your career is to set realistic goals. Many people use the acronym SMART to remember the criteria for goals. According to the acronym goals should be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely. Playing by the rules and creating smart goals however, doesn’t make goal setting problem free. Goal setting can go wrong for a number of reasons. When it does, it can be... |
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Four Tips To Improve Your Job Search by Tai Goodwin - Dec, 2009 Earlier this year I participated in the Job Hunter’s Education and Networking Event. The event, sponsored in part by Integrity Career Transitions, was a free event that offered participant a chance to learn and practice networking skills, as well as explore opportunities with a few local employers. There were also a few career coaches on hand to offer resume critiques and career advice. Over the course of the day, I must ha... |
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How To Sabotage Your Job Search by Tai Goodwin - Dec, 2009 Your job search strategy is about more than just getting someone to see your resume and call you in for an interview. The foundation of a successful job search is having the right attitude and doing the work necessary to position your self as the best candidate for the job. Bottom line: your job search can only be called successful if it gets you the right job. If you think you are doing everything right, but still not making ... |
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Top Ten People You Must Have in Your Network by Tai Goodwin - Dec, 2009 So you know that it is important to have the two Q’s as you build out your network: Quality and Quantity. But have you considered the importance of having a well-rounded network? In this labor market, having a strong network is critical to your professional survival. There are plenty of tips and articles on where to find people, how and when to connect to them and even what you need to say to attract and maintain your netwo... |
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