You've finished your job interviews with a company you're really excited about only to find out that you've been rejected. After you've received that dreaded "no thank you" message, what do you do?First, Try to Get Feedback Rather than just accept that you've been...
The best way to accelerate your job search and get into a new role ASAP is by networking with people who work in your companies of interest, and then managing your network to stay top of mind. I've talked about the importance of informational interviews and how to...
Have you ever sailed through a job interview process, felt great about it, were anticipating an offer...and then you didn’t get the job? I've worked with people who have driven themselves crazy trying to figure out what it was they said, what it was they did, what...
Most jobs are never advertised, so the best way to fast-track your search and access the hidden job market is via informational interviews a.k.a. networking meetings or informational meetings. Switch from Reactive to Proactive Job Search Mode Even with the odds...
(To view Part 1 of this 2-part article, go here.) Interviewing while 50+ is a concern for many job seekers. And while the employment outlook for older professionals is good, ageist biases still come into play when it comes to job interviews. Beat these biases by being...
Have you resolved that 2019 is your year to job search and land a new job? Your year to be ready--just in case an amazing, unexpected career opportunity comes up? Your year to put more energy into proactively managing your career? If this sounds like you, then follow...
You’ve worked hard to get a job interview with your target company. A chance to sell your strengths through storytelling to convince the employer that you’re the best candidate. To make the most of that hour, use these 6 tips to frame and deliver relevant, impactful...
Are you tempted to tap the brakes on your job hunt during the holidays? You’re not the only one, which is exactly why you should stay the course like it’s mid-March. “I always had strong activity through the holidays,” said Kari Bodmer, former principal at Bodmer...
If you’re like most job seekers I talk with, you find job interviews uniquely stressful for one of these main reasons: It’s been years since you’ve interviewed. You’re actively interviewing, but not getting offers. You struggle to sell your skills, even though...
After you've discovered the Best Question to Ask below, access this cheat sheet to build a full list of questions for your interviewer! ~ Get your 16 Questions to Ask in a Job Interview Cheat Sheet here: Typically,...