Part 2 of a 4 part series. Part 1 here. So how do you tap into the hidden job market? By having the right key. Because opportunities are filled both through employee referrals and recruiting, you will want to cover both bases. Accessing the hidden job market works best when you have a clear target … Continue reading Jobseeker’s Guide to Accessing the Hidden Job Market: Part II
Part I of a 4-part series. You may have heard the term “the hidden job market.” What is it, and how do jobseekers get access to it? “Hidden job market” is a phrase that describes job openings that are not publicly advertised. There are a variety of reasons why a company would not publicly post … Continue reading Jobseeker’s Guide to Accessing the Hidden Job Market: Part I
A three part blog chain on what should and shouldn't be included on your resume. Part I, Part II, and Part III. Remember, your resume is not an obituary that lists every job you’ve ever held. Instead, it’s a marketing document whose content should support the job target you’re seeking. Consequently, you may choose to … Continue reading Should I Include This on My Resume? Part III
A three part blog chain on what should and shouldn't be included on your resume. Part I, Part II, and Part III. Next, consider whether this role is your only work experience relevant to your target job. For example, if you are a recent graduate but were “first in and first out” at your first … Continue reading Should I Include This on My Resume? Part II
A three part blog chain on what should and shouldn't be included on your resume. Part I, Part II, and Part III. Dear Steve, I hate my new job. I worked at my old company for 12 years but was let go in a major restructuring. I found a new job, and I’ve been here … Continue reading Should I Include This Job on My Resume? Part I
The people you know can be the best way for you to find your next job. The “tried and true” path of networking is still the most successful way to find your next position. According to a recent surveys person-to-person networking is the single most effective way to find a new job, with 70% of … Continue reading Networking for Jobseekers
Work in the 21st century, especially in the west, is often a means to an end, that end being money, the more of it the better. This is pretty soulless stuff, and we see a movement against it pop up now and again, from craft breweries, to the etsy marketplace. Heck, even those much-maligned artisinal … Continue reading Be a craftsman
I spend a lot of time on LinkedIn, specifically in Groups. I like helping people who are starting out on that job search journey as well as those who are veterans of the process, but who may not be up on the latest changes. By doing this I get to see where people's sticking points … Continue reading Reality Check for Job Seekers
