Age discrimination is definitely real – let’s start off by confirming that fact. As we move forward with navigating our careers in a COVID-19 society, ageism is even more of a challenge than usual as economic uncertainty has forced some…
As if the current health and economic crisis weren’t enough to contend with, the incidence of scams is on the rise. With millions filing unemployment claims due to furlough, layoffs, and organization-wide workforce reductions, scams abound. It’s an unfortunate fact…
On Friday afternoon, I was contacted out of the blue by a recruiter on LinkedIn about a long-term contract job opportunity with Northrop Grumman here in North Alabama. After politely declining the recruiter’s request for a current resume and…
They sure do. Or maybe they don’t… depending on your viewpoint. Don’t worry, I’ll explain. Consider this: a 2012 Jobvite survey showed 93-percent of recruiters were tapping into LinkedIn to source talent. I assume that number is larger now since…
A couple of days after Thanksgiving, a client and I were discussing his job search plans. He’s a senior director of marketing at a Fortune 100 company. With a brand-spanking-new resume in hand and a few job search tips…
LinkedIn is arguably the most important business focused social media in the world. Due to that fact, it's very important for job seekers to learn how to use LinkedIn carefully. Like most social media, there are rules of etiquette that…
Looking for a job in today's competitive market can be tough. More often than not you're going up against other job seekers just as qualified (maybe more qualified) and just as determined. But with a little planning, you can stand out using…
But, it is something that job seekers stress about a lot. Hopefully these tips can make it easier. Know Your Goals -- It's very important before you sit down to write your elevator pitch that you understand what your…