by Rick Christensen | Jul 15, 2021 | Job Search, Rick Christensen, Success
Goal is defined as the object of a person’s ambition or effort; an aim or desired result. What makes successful business people so successful? Are these folks smarter? Or just plain lucky? I would argue neither. The difference between how successful people and...
by Rick Christensen | Apr 8, 2021 | Job Search, Rick Christensen
I recently read an article about the employment prospects for those of us over 50, it gave some startling statistics that we all intuitively know as true. Once an older worker loses a job, it takes them longer than younger job seekers to find a new one. On average,...
by Rick Christensen | Mar 11, 2021 | Job Search, Rick Christensen
Job search is often more difficult than people imagine. It takes longer than you originally thought – it’s not quite as exciting as it was in the beginning – and before long, the process takes a toll on your psyche. This emotional wear and tear can,...
by Rick Christensen | Feb 18, 2021 | Career Transition, Rick Christensen
Does your resume secretly have the words “overqualified,” “desperate” and “likely to be bored stiff within a month” written all over it? If you are aiming too low in your job search, chances are employers will read between the lines...
by Rick Christensen | Feb 11, 2021 | Job Search, Rick Christensen
It seems like I have had a variation of this question every day for the past 25 years: How long should I wait for a company to get back to me after an interview? I interviewed for one job two weeks ago and I haven’t heard a thing yet. The interview went well as...