Career Advice & Insights

The first article in a three-part series on conducting a job search later in life. As many of you mentioned in your comments on my previous article, not everyone who’s 50 years old or older has the luxury of an encore career. Many job seekers need a full-time job with full-time pay, and are feeling … Read More

Looking at things from the employer’s point of view can give you an edge when looking for employment. This is the single most important piece of information I can share with you about your personal brand. It will totally change the way that you approach your job search. It will change the way you write, … Read More

Applying for a job online can be a lot like a guessing game. For all the effort you put into marketing your experience and qualifications, the deciding factor that gets your resume into the hands of an actual person often comes down to using the right keywords. Most companies rely on computer software programs to … Read More

Harness the ‘power of three’ by using multiple job-search methods to find the most job leads. Q: I’m not having much luck with the on-line application process. What else can I do to get my resume reviewed by employers? – Eunice J., Babylon, NY A: A while ago when I wrote the post about searching for a job … Read More

While we recommended ramping up your job-search efforts during the summer months, we know that many of you still took time off to enjoy the beaches and give yourself a break from the stressful job search. Now that the kids are back in school and autumn is officially here, it’s time to focus on your … Read More

Differentiate yourself from the competition by following up on your job applications.  Most job seekers do not follow up after they hit the “submit” button on a job application. By following up at the right time and with an appropriate message, you differentiate yourself from the competition. Here are five rules to help ensure that … Read More

Today’s job market doesn’t give you the wiggle room to be anything less than exceptional. It’s good to keep these major pitfalls at the top of your mind. Don’t be that guy. Want to know how to fail? It’s easy… Don’t Follow Up Follow up, follow up, follow up. The people you are dealing with … Read More

Learn how to leverage your network during a job search without begging for favors. Question: What is the best way to contact connections and ask them for an informational interview without making it sound like you need a favor? Most people think that the person just wants a job, so they do not reply. —M.R., … Read More

Want to relocate for work? Ten tips for managing a long-distance job search. Question: What’s the best way to manage a long-distance job search? – CB of Acton, MA Answer: Whenever someone talks about relocating, I immediately want to ask: “Why do you want to move?” I ask this because relocating, especially in today’s saturated … Read More