Is this job right for me?
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 [...]
7 Differentiators to Getting Hired – Technology
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, [...]
7 Differentiators to Getting Hired – Process
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 [...]
7 Differentiators to Getting Hired – Experiential
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 [...]
7 Differentiators to Getting Hired – Relationship
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 [...]
7 Differentiators to Getting Hired – Product
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 [...]
Uptick in Hiring…Marketing Jobs Hiring?
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 [...]
The Recession’s Footprint – Must See
I received an email from a friend that pointed me to the video below. Do yourself a favor and watch the rate of unemployment in the United States since January 2007. You will be amazed at the impact across the States. If you can’t see the specific detail just know that the color black on [...]
Your Opinion Needed: Choose My Book’s Cover
I need your help…more importantly, your opinion Many of you have heard about the release of my upcoming book, “The 10 Key Interviewing TECHNIQUES“ It has been in the development now for 2 1/2 years and it is now only just a few short weeks away from hitting the bookshelves. If you haven’t heard yet, [...]
The Red Rider BB Gun & Your Career
“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 [...]