Synchronicity and Serendipity Synchronicity and Serendipity came up in a discussion during a mastermind group video call in the Career Pivot Community when we were discussing a member’s success. Before I go further with this story let me define the terms. Synchronicity is defined by Dictionary.com as the simultaneous occurrence of events which appear significantly […]
You Have a Job Offer – Now What?
Job Offer You just received a verbal job offer from the recruiter. What are your next steps? If you have been following the Negotiator Job Search Series, you know the following: Keep your emotions in check – a lot of things can go wrong from here. The real decision maker – who are you really […]
Who is Really Making the Hiring Decision?
Who makes the final decision in the hiring process? Who makes the decision to hire you? It may seem obvious, but it’s often a shell game. You would think it was the hiring manager, but does he or she really have the final say? There is an exact correlation in understanding who is the decision […]
What is the Real Budget for Your Job Search
Real Budget You need to establish a budget for your job search. The budget will include time, energy, money, and emotion. In Jim Camp’s book, Start with NO…The Negotiating Tools that the Pros Don’t Want You to Know, he writes: As with pain, “budget” in my system is almost a technical term. It is much […]
Assume Nothing – The Negotiator Job Search
Assume Nothing In negotiations like your job search, you should assume nothing. This is the 7th post in the Negotiator Job Search series. The rest of the series can be found here. In Jim Camp’s book, Start with NO…The Negotiating Tools that the Pros Don’t Want You to Know, he writes: Now, what about assumptions, […]
Emotions and the Job Search – Creating a Blank Slate
Emotions and the Job Search Managing your emotions is key in the job search as it is in negotiations. It is important to become a blank slate! This is the 6th post in the Negotiator Job Search series. The rest of the series can be found here. Blank Slate In Jim Camp’s book, Start with […]
Questions That Power The Negotiator Job Search
Questions Questions power the entire negotiation and job search process. The goal is to ask questions that will probe for pain points. We want the interviewer to spill the beans! In Jim Camp’s book, Start with NO…The Negotiating Tools that the Pros Don’t Want You to Know, he writes: We use the specific goals of […]
Stop Trying to Control the Outcome – The Negotiator Job Search
Control the Outcome Remember—you are not in control when you are in a job search! You do not control: When companies create new positions When positions open up due to a person leaving How fast a company proceeds in the hiring process Whether a recruiter or hiring manager gives you feedback You are not in […]
Mission and Purpose – The Negotiator Job Search
Mission and Purpose What is the mission and purpose of your job search? Without a defined mission and purpose, how do you know if you’ve found the right position? This is the 2nd post in the Negotiator Job Search series. You can read the rest of the series here. In Jim Camp’s book, Start with […]