Darrin Grella – Interview Guru

As we continue our investigation into the intriguing topic of the video resume, I would like to highlight a couple of the services that exist.  Talent Rooster, an online video resume portal connecting job seekers and companies.  Today I interviewed the CEO of Talent Rooster, David DeCapua and discussed the who what where when and [...]

How does someone know if the position they are about to accept is the right position for them? After my years of listening to thousands of individuals about why they want to change positions and only a few short months later, hundreds of those same people express their disgust, I have noticed there seems to [...]

Really? Technology is a differentiator in my job search? Never before in history have we had four different generations working side by side in the marketplace. Those groups are the Civics, Boomers, Gen X and Gen Y. Talk about a diverse range of not only ages but of technical capabilities.  If a human resource generalist, [...]

Last week we discussed quite a bit about a concept introduced to us from a well respected sales trainer, Don Hutson.  The concept of focusing on process as an interviewing differentiator at first may seem like it doesn’t apply.  Well, if you are not thinking it, I am.  The more I pondered the concept of [...]

Differentiator #4 is Experiential. As a continuation to the series of 7 Differentiators to Getting Hired inspired by the well respected Don Hutson we get the opportunity to discuss how you can separate yourself from the people competing for the same job you are through creating an experience. You know when you meet someone and [...]

As a continuation to this mini-series on the Differentiating Facts, Don Hutson, ultra sales trainer has proven that differentiator # 3 is all about relationship.  I happen to feel that relationship is extremely important asset to getting hired. FACT: 71% of all career opportunities come from networking.  Less than 25% come from a job posting [...]

In a recent post, The 7 Differentiators to Getting Hired I spoke of a killer concept by World renowned Sales Trainer, Don Hutson.  The first of his differentiators is PRODUCT. In the hiring process, what is your product? Is it your resume?  Your career history?  Your favorite lucky interviewing suit?  The answer is YES.  Your [...]

I subscribe to Success Magazine.  Believe me, I need it.  It is a great subscription but the easy part is that it comes with a CD for audio enjoyment. In this month’s CD it had an exclusive interview with Don Hutson, Speaker, Sales Trainer, Motivator and Author of the One Minute Entrepreneur.  One of Don’s main [...]

I am happy to report that things are picking up.  I tend to be weary of many reports and optimistic white papers. Recently released Careerbuilder.com survey suggested recruiting activity for positions in middle management are increasing.  The survey’s findings indicate that 20% of employers plan to add full-time employees in 2010, up from 14% in [...]

“A Christmas Story” is a classic holiday movie that we have all loved to watch (over and over again I might add) during the holiday season. Most people know the line ” You’ll shoot your eye out kid!” almost instantly. So how does your career relate with Ralphie and the Red Rider BB Gun? Watch [...]