10 things to do after getting laid off
I recently saw a question that was posted on the LinkedIn’s Answers feature that read, “You just got laid off. Which is more important, start networking or spend a week writing your résumé?” I thought...
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During one play in my son’s latest soccer games, he had the opportunity to pound a goal into the net; but one of his teammates beat him to the loose ball and netted the goal. Losing the opportunity was...
View Article5 ways more business advice sounds like job search advice
I love reading articles on how to succeed in business because they speak to how to succeed at the job search. I can relate almost everything to the job search, but business is by far the easiest way...
View ArticleCheck list for 25 job-search topics for the New Year
The other day my wife sent me to the grocery store for various ingredients for our holiday dinner. I knew trying to remember all the ingredients was going to challenge my waning memory, so I asked her...
View Article6 suggestions for the job search and how my son doesn’t listen
The other day, my son and I were shooting hoops. He was loving it, and I was hating it for the mere fact that my fingers were numb from the cold. Regardless, I was constantly telling him to dribble...
View Article7 ways to be professional in the job search
My daughter recently had to defend her position when she was accused of something that she and I felt was unjust. Nonetheless, before she spoke to the principal, I told her to be professional. The look...
View ArticleBeing selfish and 2 other important ways to lead a successful job search
We often think of the job search as consisting of writing our marketing documents, preparing for interviews, networking, and using LinkedIn. But there are other factors that need to be understood by...
View ArticleThe job search one-percent rule
Often times I’ll read a blog post and see a relationship between its message and the job search. Or I’ll take a moment in my life and turn it into a job-search lesson. If you’ve read my posts, you’ll...
View ArticleThe 6 Principles of a successful job search
Every day at work I see the frustration on job seekers' faces. The job seekers are not outwardly emotional, but I know they're struggling with a very difficult situation. Some are beyond frustrated;...
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