February 8, 2012

Tracking Job Seekers, with a Nautical Edge

Fisherman amid the Storm

I am tracking half a dozen job seekers right now. I met these folks after doing their resumes or coaching them as they work on their searches. It occurred to me that job seekers these days are like little ships on a big dark sea. It is tough and scary. Not everyone has the right tools. [...]

Lights, Camera, Action!!!

phone

Today, great interview preparation includes a special extra step for people with chutzpah (Look it up: www.dictionary.com ). If you want that next great job, listen to the link I’m about to make between practice interviewing and a video camera. I’m in a Toastmasters club where we practice giving speeches, we practice communication techniques, and [...]

How to knock ‘em out on the elevator.

The great thing about the “elevator speech”, is that once you write one, you can use it in many different circumstances . . .