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Should I Take a Survival Job and Why? [Updated]

April 15, 2019 by Marc Miller 6 Comments

Survival Job Are you considering taking a survival job? Have you been out of work for over six months? Have your unemployment benefits run out? Are you running out of money to pay the mortgage, or are you going to raid your 401(k) for living expenses? Many are driven to this decision by monetary issues […]

4 Ingredients to a Winning Video Interview Environment [Updated]

November 5, 2018 by Marc Miller 3 Comments

Video Interview If you are in the job market it is highly likely you will have a video interview. Interviews are given via Skype, Zoom or a variety of other platforms. The key to a successful video interview is to look and, more importantly, sound your best. Even though you might think that having really […]

It Is Permissible To Be A Pest In Your Job Search

October 15, 2018 by Marc Miller 1 Comment

Being a Pest is not Just Permissible it is Required I cannot tell you the number of times I have heard from the unemployed, I do not want to be a pest. They may get angry with me and reject me. If you want to get the attention of a prospective employer, you may very […]

The Purple Cow Job Description – Should I Apply? [Updated]

October 1, 2018 by Marc Miller 14 Comments

Purple Cow Job Description? I guarantee you have read a purple cow job description. It’s one of those that, when you finished reading it, you said to yourself: I am not qualified for this job but…is anyone? They are looking for the purple cow. The ideal candidate does not exist! I am going out on […]

Over 50 and Unemployed? Your Next Gig will not be Your Last.

August 6, 2018 by Marc Miller 5 Comments

Your Next Gig will not be Your Last You heard me right when I say your next gig or job will not be the last. It will likely be temporary; to assist you to get your bearings and get you back on your feet. I have had this discussion with several individuals in the Career Pivot Online […]

Waiting is not a Job Search Strategy [Updated]

June 25, 2018 by Marc Miller 1 Comment

Waiting is not a Strategy Most of you are waiting on a: Job to be posted Recruiter to respond after submitting your resume to a job posting Recruiter to respond after a phone screen Hiring manager after an interview I know, I know you do not want to be a pest or appear to too […]

I Want to Be Hired Before I Move Dilemma

June 4, 2018 by Marc Miller 1 Comment

I Want to Be Hired Before I Move I live in Austin Texas and over the years I have heard, “I want to be hired before I move.” They do not want to commit to moving here until they secure employment. Austin is the 11th largest city in the United States according to Wikipedia with […]

How to Answer: What is Your Greatest Weakness? [Guest Post]

May 30, 2018 by Marc Miller 1 Comment

What is Your Greatest Weakness? So much of the job search process has changed. It can be disconcerting to someone seeking a new job after many years. Fortunately, many of the changes are positive. For example, can’t we all agree that personal statements are much more honest than objectives? Discriminatory questions have been eliminated from […]

How Do I Know That You Know Your Stuff? [Updated]

May 24, 2018 by Marc Miller Leave a Comment

Know Your Stuff How do others know that you know your stuff? Where are the proof points? Where do you keep examples of your work? It is no longer acceptable to tell prospective employers that you accomplished X or Y—you need to demonstrate it. This is especially true if you are trying to make a pivot […]

Perfect Fit for the Position? Expect to Lose! [Updated]

March 28, 2018 by Marc Miller 20 Comments

Perfect Fit for the Position I have heard it over and over about how you are a perfect fit for the position. I hate to tell you that, if you are really a perfect fit for the position, you will almost always lose! WHAT??? Do you actually believe that job description is accurate? If you […]