Is There Discrimination in Recruiting?
Fact: There is ageism in the workplace and in the recruiting process Fact: There is racism in the workplace and in the recruiting process Fact: There is sexism in the…
Mid-Late Career Change
One of the things I experienced, and many of my clients have as well, is changing priorities as one moves towards the middle or end of their professional career. Priorities…
The Trickiest Interview Question for the Older Job Candidate
“Aren’t you overqualified for this role?” This question is wrought with peril. You can feel yourself getting more tense. They might as well have said, “aren’t you too old for…
The Most Difficult Interview Question
The most difficult interview question is... the one that is never asked... or answered. Have you ever responded to an interview question and thought you could read on the interviewer’s…
Are You a First Connection On LinkedIn®?
If you are a first connection to someone on LinkedIn and they message you with a request, you have a professional obligation to respond. If you don’t feel this is…
An Open Letter to Interviewers
Dear Interviewer, Imagine you’ve lost your job. What thoughts and emotions would you have? Would you worry about supporting yourself and your family? Do you think your confidence would be…
Is Anything Really Obvious?
The word “obvious” is a terrible word that can lead to a lot of misunderstanding and distrust. The reality is that there is nothing that is truly “obvious” to everyone.…
Simplifying the Job Search Through Trust When You’re over 40 Years-old: TRUST the Process
(This is the final part of a five-part series about The Sher Way to "Simplifying Your Job Search through TRUST” which is an acronym for Take Inventory, Resume, Understanding Social…
Simplifying the Job Search Through Trust When You’re over 40 Years-old: Success is in the STARS (Don’t forget the last “S”)
(This is part 4 of The Sher Way to "Simplifying Your Job Search through TRUST” which is an acronym for Take Inventory, Resume, Understanding Social Media, STARS, Trust the Process)…