A sociologist named Mark Granovetter authored the concept of “The Strength of Weak Ties” back in 1973. He did a study on people who found jobs through networking. The study revealed that only 16%...
Read MoreThere’s a common mistake candidates often make in interviews. I witness this with when interviewing people for all ranges of positions, from junior level all the way up to the most senior level po...
Read MoreI was recently involved a senior-level hiring process for a company of which I’m on the board. I offered to the CEO to spearhead the initial hiring efforts so he could remain focused on the busine...
Read MoreReference checking is an important part of the hiring process. There’s no avoiding it (unless the hiring company is lazy). As a job seeker, you should be prepared for the question of, “Can you pl...
Read MoreMany of us, myself included, have used the phrase “we’re in it together” numerous times in the past six weeks. But for someone experiencing a job loss or closure of their business, it can be hard ...
Read MoreChanging industries is hard. Recruiters and hiring managers glance at your resume and build an impression of your fit based on the industries you’ve worked in. If you come from outside an industry...
Read MoreNetworking can be daunting, right? Especially when we’re living in a virtual world. Now we have to figure out how to remain top of mind vs just networking. Let’s reframe the idea of network...
Read MoreWith the unfortunate circumstances we’re in, layoffs have been widespread throughout the corporate world, and, sadly, there will likely be many more companies that announce layoffs in the com...
Read MoreI know this is a stressful time for many people. Layoffs have begun throughout the corporate world and, unfortunately, we’re going to see several more waves of layoffs over the next 1-3 months. C...
Read MoreI thought I’d pass along a useful article with some tips on questions to ask employers during your interview. I’d be impressed if I were interviewing you and you asked me these. Here are the questi...
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