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 […]
4 Signs That You Are Working for a Failing Company [Updated]
Are You Working for a Failing Company? I have multiple clients who currently work for failing companies. These companies fall into a variety of industries: High Technology Pharmaceutical Telecommunications Oil and Gas Each of them has worked for these companies for many years. Do they see the signs that the businesses are failing? Well…they see […]
Are You Seeking Respect and Failing in Interviews? [Updated]
Seeking Respect in Interviews Are you seeking respect and backing off your usual style when you first meet someone? I have several new clients whose natural style is to be direct in their communication. In contrast, they have a high need for respect in their dealings with other people, as defined by their Birkman Assessment. […]
Perfect Fit for the Position? Expect to Lose! [Updated]
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 […]
Seasonal Jobs in Great Places [Podcast]
Episode 69 – Marc interviews Kelcy Fowler and Matt Moore, Owners of CoolWorks.com Description: Coolworks is a website that is focused on jobs in great places. The site has been around for 23 years. It launched in 1995 from the Tower Ranger Station in Yellowstone National Park, and ever since then, its focus and mission […]
Youth-Oriented Openings, Secret Side Gigs, and Multiple Offers Job Search Questions [Podcast]
Episode 67 – Marc and Elizabeth answer career questions about age-appropriate jobs, flying side gigs under the radar, and managing multiple job offers. Description: In this episode, Marc answers questions with his trusty sidekick, Elizabeth Rabaey. You can learn about her career pivots in Episode 020. Listen in to this episode for insight on targeting […]
Evaluating the Job Offer – What is Missing? [Updated]
Evaluating the Job Offer When you get a job offer what is the first thing you look at? The Money! If all you are looking at is the money in the job offer, you may end up very disappointed a few months down the road. I wrote about determining what you want in ‘non-financial’ terms […]
The Evolution of Job Search with Career Sherpa Hannah Morgan [Podcast]
Episode 65 – Marc interviews Career Sherpa Hannah Morgan who shares her insights on how far we have come since the days of mailed or faxed resumes, and where we are headed in our search for the perfect job. Description: Hannah Morgan is a speaker, author, and founder of CareerSherpa.net. She serves as a guide […]
How Long Will My Job Search Take? Longer Than You Think! [Updated]
How Long Will My Job Search Take? I am often asked, “How long will my job search take?” My answer is almost always, “It depends.” I work, primarily, with those in the 2nd half of life—which is code for those over 50 years of age. I tell them that a really short job search is […]