In this final part of the series, we'll combine everything to create a successful job search strategy. It’s game time The main thing to remember during your job search is…
In Part 1 of this 4-part series on “How to Survive and Thrive After a Job Loss”, we saw the big picture impact of this major life event. You need…
Losing your job, especially when you are mid-late career, is one of the most difficult professional challenges a person can face. It’s a very complicated situation that not only impacts…
Fact: There is ageism, racism, and sexism in the workplace and in the recruiting process Fact: There are good, decent, honorable people in the recruiting process who are just looking for the best candidate regardless of…
The "Hidden Job Market" is a term used to describe jobs that aren't advertised or posted online. Typically, these are higher level jobs. There are several reasons they aren’t made…
When I lost my job after nearly 25-years at Johnson & Johnson, at 52-years-old with two kids in college and one in high school, I felt a wide range…
“If it looks like you're overreacting, you’re probably doing the right thing” – Anthony Fauci Act now as if you lost your job and you’re probably doing the right…
“Next Play” is a mantra that Coach K, Duke University basketball, uses with his team. The message is simple. Regardless of whether the last play was good or bad,…
“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…
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…
In many companies, individual contributors are promoted into leadership positions because of excellent performance. Unfortunately, the best individual performers are not necessarily the best leaders. Compounding this potential problem is the fact that there is very little support for the new leader to help them grow and develop their leadership skills.