Episode #9 – Marc and Elizabeth answer some of your job search questions! In this episode, Marc answers Baby Boomer job search questions with his trusty sidekick, Elizabeth Rabaey. Listen in for ideas to go forward! Key Takeaways: [1:14] Elizabeth worked environmental engineering for years, and has switched to marketing, where she enjoys learning a […]
10 Interview Awkward Moments and How To Avoid Them [Guest Post]
10 Interview Awkward Moments Whether you want a change of career or you are looking to get back to a professional route again, an interview is inevitable and you might find it difficult to step in the job hunting world again. However, if you prepare for the worst, you will easily restore confidence in yourself. So, here […]
Demonstrating Remote or Flexible Work Experience on a Resume [Guest Post]
Remote or Flexible Work Experience on a Resume Although it may not be specifically stated in the job description, many employers are looking for previous flexible work experience, particularly if they’re trying to fill a remote job position. And since there isn’t a whole lot of extra room on your resume to dedicate to all […]
4 Things to Do When You Lose Your Job [Guest Post]
4 Things to Do When You Lose Your Job Losing your job is a tough pill to swallow. What makes it seem even tougher? Losing your job 20 or 30 years into your career. Since giving up is not an option, the trick is to come up with a game plan. Your game plan should […]
Hate Your Job, Miserable, and No One Will Hire You?
Hate Your Job, Miserable, and No One Will Hire You Does this describe you: you hate your job, you’re miserable, and you wonder why no one will hire you? I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts, The Retirement Answer Man, hosted by my good friend Roger Whitney. In episode 133 – Economic Growth, the […]
Why Are You Not Being Found? Try Thinking Like a Recruiter
To Be Found, You Need to Think Like a Recruiter Most of the time, the reason you are not being found is that you are not thinking like a recruiter. Recruiters are using LinkedIn to search for talent using specific strategies. Think of this like dating. If you want to find a mate, you need […]
9 Free Tools that Boost Your Brand and Career
Free Tools that Boost Your Brand and Career I am often asked what tools I use to power the Career Pivot business. You will find that you can use these same free (or nearly free) tools to boost your brand and career. Remember—you are a brand and you need to promote your brand. I have used […]
#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 […]
3 Steps to Get the Hiring Manager or Recruiter to Respond
Why Won’t They Respond? You just had an interview and you want someone to respond. You sent the recruiter or the hiring manager an e-mail, but have heard nothing. Why won’t they just respond? I bet most of you will wait and wait and wait! I previously wrote that Waiting is not a Job Search […]