Fun with Glassdoor
A while back, I signed up with Glassdoor, the company ratings and reviews site, where you can see what other people think of working at their employer. You can see the salaries they’re making – if they’re above or below …
Job Searching – The Opportunities
So, yes, job searching is stressful. Nobody likes to get laid off. And even if you can’t stand where you’re working, or you’re going after your dream that suddenly looks like it’s within reach, starting a job search actually takes …
Job Searching – Allowing for the Inevitable Crisis
I wish it weren’t so, but we live in a world where precious little is guaranteed to us, anymore. Once upon a time, you could join a company and stay with it your entire career. No more. Job changes are …
Why you should keep looking even when you’re interviewing for the job of your dreams
A very insightful article I wish I’d read about 15 years ago. When you’re just starting out, it’s so easy to get caught up in the thrill of the job search. And then you actually have an interview at a …
Your résumé – another source of “passive income”
For those in the “infopreneurial” line of work, the concept of passive income should be familiar. It’s the income that arrives in your bank account from something you create once, and then sell over and over. A book is a …
Recruiters – the secret weapon of people who always have jobs
So, you want a job… You’re not alone. Maybe you’re in a job you don’t like, and you need a change. Maybe you’ve been out of work for a while, and you’re not having much luck finding something new. Maybe …
9 Strategic, Subtle Steps for Job Searching While Still Employed
This is a great post about “stealth” job-hunting. I concur with many of the points, and I’ve done many of them, myself. The one thing I’d add is, updating your resume and posting it on quality job boards. I’ve found …
Recruiters are good friends of mine
When I was first getting into the job market, back in 1987, I didn’t hear many good things about recruiters. People called them “headhunters” and dismissed them. However, based on what I’d seen in the world, it seemed to me …
Getting Your Ducks in a Row When it Comes to Job Searching
Good food for thought from DePaul – for beginning job seekers. I agree with most of what they say, although I really advocate a more pragmatic approach. Think less about what you want to do for your job… think more …
New Project – Getting to Work
Those who know me, know at least this about me — I always have a job. I don’t want to jinx it and take things for granted, but the one thing I do best, is stay viable in the job …