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When It’s Best Not to Ask for the Job

Job Search, Networking

My advice: Don’t take your resume and don’t ask for a job.

’Tis the Season to Advance Your Career: Networking Over the Holidays

Job Search, Networking, Resume and LinkedIn

Take advantage of the holiday season to expand your network and to reconnect with contacts.

The Reference Check – It’s Not Time to Celebrate Yet

Job Search

Two years ago, if a client told me that the company they were interviewing with was getting ready to check references, I would have thought, “Great! It sounds like an offer is not far behind.” But now, with unemployment at 9.7%, the job search landscape is far different and more competitive than ever. As a result, many companies are checking the references of multiple candidates in order to help make their final decision. So, getting it right with your references is extremely important.

5 Reasons to Kick Your Search into High Gear in December

Job Search, Networking

Every year I hear countless job seekers say the same thing, “I am going to put my job search on hold until after the Holidays.” Unfortunately, this is yet another example of conventional wisdom misfiring. Here are some of the reasons that “suspending” your search in December will do more damage than good:

How Horizontal Movement, Not Climbing the Ladder, Can Help Your Career

Career Management, Job Search

Striving to climb the corporate ladder can be a great motivator, but the emerging trend of horizontal employee movement might actually benefit your career more.