Career Advice & Insights

“Palm Restaurant”: If they’d Asked Amanda about The Job, here’s what I’d say… CBS aired its pilot episode of a new reality-competition show called The Job . Hosted by Lisa Ling, the TV series featured candidates who compete in a variety of challenges for a chance to win “a dream job at their dream company.” … Read More

If you’re looking for a job match ‘made in heaven,’ first investigate company culture.    In dating and in the job search, it’s all about finding that perfect match. You’re looking for a partner who not only shares your values, but also brings out the best in you. It should be no surprise then, that … Read More

Don’t let the weather ruin your job interview – follow these fashion tips. While many North Easterners were braving out the winter weather tucked away safely inside, some job seekers might not have been so lucky. Unfortunately, the job search doesn’t always come to a halt when bad weather strikes and trudging out into the … Read More

Recommit to your New Year’s resolution to change your career this year. Yesterday marked the year 4711 on the Chinese calendar, the  year of the snake. Over one-sixth of the world’s population celebrated the  Chinese New Year  by gathering with friends and family to exchange gifts, play games and set off fireworks to banish the … Read More

When LinkedIn made a push a few months ago to take over the job boards and the recruitment industry, as the CEO of an executive search firm, I confess I was intimidated. However, while at first it seemed to many people that social media was the new online job board; the shine wore off quicker … Read More

If you’re not getting results, reevaluate your job-search strategy and make changes.  Every February 2nd, the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania celebrates the holiday with early-morning festivities to watch their beloved groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, emerge from his burrow. Legend has it that if Phil sees his shadow, he has predicted six more weeks of winter. However, … Read More

Tired of sending out resumes and never hearing back? Maybe it’s time to try a new approach. Check out these five unusual methods to landing an interview: Start an online campaign Remember Matthew Epstein, the man behind the “Google, please hire me” online campaign? His premise was simple: create buzz and draw attention to himself. … Read More

Do my looks hurt or help my chances of landing the right job? While it’s not fair, experts agree that a person’s appearance can affect the outcome of one’s job search and potential for advancement in the workplace. Your personal grooming, professional wardrobe – even your haircut – play a role in your personal brand. … Read More

For a job seeker, what expenses are tax-deductible?  While taxes and tax law are definitelynotmy area of expertise* – I’ll stick to the job search, thank you very much – I wanted to provide some information to help my fellow taxpayers who are currently looking for a job. So I did a little digging and … Read More