“Never Let a Crisis Go to Waste” – Winston Churchill
“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…
Are you Prepared? 3 Must-Have Areas of Focus for Your Career
Are You Prepared? These days, this question can mean different things. Are you prepared to handle the Covid-19 situation? Do you have food, water, medicine and, of course, enough toilet…
4-Steps to Take Control of Your Career Now
The world, as we knew it, has taken a dramatic turn in the past few weeks. And the uncertainty of the future will probably be with us for months or…
Hey 1st Connections… yeah, I’m talking to you!
We’re about to hit some pretty hard times. Projected unemployment numbers are predicted to hit 20% or more in the not-too-distant future. There are going to be people reaching out…
Everyone is in Career Transition
Yes, you’re in career transition. Or you should be. Today’s definition for career transition is not only about being between jobs. It should include planning for your next position.…
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…
How to get Help for Your Job Search
You need to be crystal clear in your job search, from your personal marketing materials to asking people for help. Keep it Short, but Sweet... and Interesting First, you must…
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…
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…
Simplifying the Job Search Through TRUST When You’re Over 40-Years Old: Understanding Social Media
(This is part 3 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)…