3 Ways Job Search Has Changed The COVID-19 pandemic has changed job search for everyone but particularly for those in the 2nd half of life. Applying to the dreaded applicant tracking system (ATS) before was not a good job search strategy before the pandemic; now it is a waste of time. For those of us […]
Are You Defined by Your Job? I Was! [Updated]
Defined by Your Job? For many of us, our own self-image is defined by our jobs. When someone loses their job, they may feel they no longer have value or purpose. My guess is this is happening to millions of people around the world as the CoronaVirus is disrupting supply chains, industries, companies, governments, and […]
Over Sixty and Out of Work – Options [Updated]
Over Sixty and Out of Work Being over sixty and out of work can be a very daunting experience. I want to expose some issues and then offer options. Your Home is Your Castle Home ownership has been a tenant of being middle class. Unfortunately, we have traditionally recovered from recessions by moving to where […]
The Reputation Economy is Here! Are You Prepared?
Reputation Economy I have been reading/listening to The Reputation Economy: How to Optimize Your Digital Footprint in a World Where Your Reputation Is Your Most Valuable Asset. I was introduced to this book by my good friend Ryan Rhoten on his “Brand New You” podcast. The first page of the book sets the stage for a very […]
Are You an Excellent Passive Candidate or a Turkey? [Infographic]
Passive Candidate The easiest way to avoid being a turkey is the be an excellent passive candidate. The concept of being a passive candidate is a relatively new one. A couple of years ago, good friend Will Thomson for Bullseye Recruiting wrote a guest post called 5 Key Traits Recruiters look for in a PASSIVE CANDIDATE […]
#3 Method to Find Companies – LinkedIn Company Pages
LinkedIn Company Pages Using LinkedIn company pages is the third method you should use to find companies that can hire you. If you have not read the first two, now is the time to review the posts on Weak Ties and LinkedIn Advanced Search. LinkedIn company pages are a valuable resource in managing your career. […]
Are You a Square Peg? Define Your Unique Career Hole
Define Your Unique Career Hole What does your unique “career hole” look like? This is a follow-up from my post, Are You a Square Peg Trying to Fill a Round Hole? When I re-posted this to LinkedIn Publisher last week, I got so many interesting responses. The two most common responses were: I am not […]
#2 Method to Find Companies – LinkedIn Advanced Search
LinkedIn Advanced Search LinkedIn Advanced Search is a powerful tool to find people. More importantly, it is a powerful tool to find companies that have problems you can solve or that can hire you. In my previous post, I discussed using weak ties to find companies that can hire you. Now, we want to find […]
#1 Method to Find Companies – Weak Ties
Weak Ties In a previous post, 4 Methods to Find Companies Who Can Hire You, I discussed that weak ties can be a valuable resource in finding companies that may hire you. The concept of weak ties originally came from some research by Mark Granovetter from Johns Hopkins University. His paper, The Strength of Weak […]
