Job Search

Stand out from the crowd with these top job-search tactics. We all know that the first step to landing your dream job is perfecting your resume. But even then, it’s difficult to stand out from the crowd. The job market is competitive and a strong resume won’t always be enough. You need innovative tactics to … Read More

A by-the-numbers look at how you can improve your job search.  You don’t need me to tell you that there’s a lot of job advice available on the web these days. A few clicks of the mouse, and you’re sure to find thousands of articles on every single job-search topic, from writing your resume to … Read More

Get a leg up on your job competition by starting your job search now.  Pool parties. Beach days. Barbecues. With so many wonderful distractions during the summer, it’s no wonder that many professionals postpone their job-search plans until the fall. It can be challenging to concentrate on your next career move when resumes and cover … Read More

Simplify your job search by dividing it into manageable phases.  As a job seeker, you will be taken on a journey that is sure to produce some highs and lows along the way. To help you navigate this process smoothly, I’d like to show you how I break down the job search into three main … Read More

Don’t let summer’s lazy days take their toll on your productivity. Whether you’re currently employed or searching for a new opportunity, it can be difficult to stay productive during the summertime. Between the energy-draining, hot, humid weather and the influx of social events, it’s no wonder we have trouble staying on task. Here are some … Read More

Lay the groundwork for a successful job search by asking yourself these questions.  Whether you’re just beginning the job hunt or you’ve been searching for months, it’s important to regularly monitor your activities and reevaluate your strategy. Keep your job search on track by asking yourself the following questions throughout the job-search process. Am I qualified … Read More

Don’t let the long days slow your job search. Use these tips to stay focused. Are the job search blues getting you down? You’re not alone. According to Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal, MD, a clinical professor of psychiatry for Georgetown University Medical School and a medical director at the Capital Clinical Research Associates, six percent … Read More

Learn what it takes to land a job with the trusted advisor to many of the world’s most influential businesses and institutions. It ranks among the unquestioned laws of big business over the last half century: If you want to be taken seriously, you hire McKinsey & Company. The job seeker’s corollary: If you want … Read More

Keep your job search on track and still have fun this summer.  It can be difficult to keep your head in the job-search game when the weather is warm, and  job applications  are competing against barbecues and road trips for calendar space. If you can get past these distractions, summer can be a great time … Read More