Accusations of ageism are simply a form of victim mentality Many job seekers, young and old, play the ageism card. This card, sometimes used along with others, is employed to avoid accountability. People look for excuses when they don’t get what they want or feel entitled to. “This happened to be because…” “I’m not getting…
Three more actions to take to improve your chances of being informed of job opportunities In my previous three columns, I provided the following eight tips to instantly boost LinkedIn profile views. Have a current, no older than six months profile picture. Get your headline right. Be comprehensive about your skills. Build your network to…
The more you interact and post as a professional, the more you’ll be noticed and build recognition In my last two columns, I provided the following five tips to boost your LinkedIn profile views and increase being informed about job opportunities. Have a current, no older than six months profile picture. Get your headline right.…
Three more tips on how to make your LinkedIn profile shine in searches In last week’s column, I provided two tips to instantly boost LinkedIn profile views. Have a current, no older than six months profile picture. Get your headline right. In this column, I’ll provide three more tips on how to make your LinkedIn…
The best approach is to be authentic A reader emailed me the following question: I was an exec at a small oil exploration services company. We closed our doors due to the economy in 2020, and I’ve been trying to pivot since then. I’ve never been on LinkedIn as I was employed for over 30…
Keep in mind that today’s businesses are paring down to business-critical functions only M. DeFalco of Winnipeg, MB, emailed me this question: How would you start searching for a job today? Many factors influence a job search, such as the job seeker’s age, location, profession, level of experience, digital footprint, expected starting salary, and if…
Your non-negotiables are how you know when to say “No” to a job offer Knowing what you want from your next job, boss, and employer is one of the best ways to boost your job search confidence and earn respect from potential employers. The hiring managers I know don’t hire candidates they don’t have confidence…
By asking the right questions, you create opportunities to explain why you’re the right candidate This column is the second of a two-part series on asking your interviewer questions that’ll impress them, thus setting you apart from your competition. In my last column, I advised job seekers to ask their interviewer my favourite question: How…
Ask questions that show you’re serious about joining the company This column is the first of a 2-part series on asking your interviewer questions that’ll impress them, thus setting you apart from your competition. Job hunting is a sales process. Critical to the sale process is asking questions. Sales professionals understand the importance of asking…
But which will give you a competitive advantage and likely shorten your job search There’s a lot of job search advice out there, but most of it is cookie-cutter advice from self-proclaimed experts. You know the advice: “Pursue your passion.” (I’m torn about this advice. My thoughts oscillate between the realities of pursuing a passion…
Accusations of ageism are simply a form of victim mentality Many job seekers, young and old, play the ageism card. This card, sometimes used along with others, is employed to avoid accountability. People look for excuses when they don’t get what they want or feel entitled to. “This happened to be because…” “I’m not getting…
Three more actions to take to improve your chances of being informed of job opportunities In my previous three columns, I provided the following eight tips to instantly boost LinkedIn profile views. Have a current, no older than six months profile picture. Get your headline right. Be comprehensive about your skills. Build your network to…
The more you interact and post as a professional, the more you’ll be noticed and build recognition In my last two columns, I provided the following five tips to boost your LinkedIn profile views and increase being informed about job opportunities. Have a current, no older than six months profile picture. Get your headline right.…
Three more tips on how to make your LinkedIn profile shine in searches In last week’s column, I provided two tips to instantly boost LinkedIn profile views. Have a current, no older than six months profile picture. Get your headline right. In this column, I’ll provide three more tips on how to make your LinkedIn…
The best approach is to be authentic A reader emailed me the following question: I was an exec at a small oil exploration services company. We closed our doors due to the economy in 2020, and I’ve been trying to pivot since then. I’ve never been on LinkedIn as I was employed for over 30…
Keep in mind that today’s businesses are paring down to business-critical functions only M. DeFalco of Winnipeg, MB, emailed me this question: How would you start searching for a job today? Many factors influence a job search, such as the job seeker’s age, location, profession, level of experience, digital footprint, expected starting salary, and if…
Your non-negotiables are how you know when to say “No” to a job offer Knowing what you want from your next job, boss, and employer is one of the best ways to boost your job search confidence and earn respect from potential employers. The hiring managers I know don’t hire candidates they don’t have confidence…
By asking the right questions, you create opportunities to explain why you’re the right candidate This column is the second of a two-part series on asking your interviewer questions that’ll impress them, thus setting you apart from your competition. In my last column, I advised job seekers to ask their interviewer my favourite question: How…
Ask questions that show you’re serious about joining the company This column is the first of a 2-part series on asking your interviewer questions that’ll impress them, thus setting you apart from your competition. Job hunting is a sales process. Critical to the sale process is asking questions. Sales professionals understand the importance of asking…
But which will give you a competitive advantage and likely shorten your job search There’s a lot of job search advice out there, but most of it is cookie-cutter advice from self-proclaimed experts. You know the advice: “Pursue your passion.” (I’m torn about this advice. My thoughts oscillate between the realities of pursuing a passion…