by Rick Christensen | Nov 8, 2018 | Rick Christensen
Early in my career I worked with an engineer who had a picture of toad on his desk. This was a huge, fat, green, slimy, wart infested toad. It had to be one of the ugliest creatures on earth. The caption read, “Eat a live toad first thing in the morning, the...
by Rick Christensen | Nov 1, 2018 | Career Development Partners, Job Search, Resume, Rick Christensen
We all know that recruiters and hiring managers spend only a few seconds initially reviewing each resume they receive. So, if you’re seeking a new opportunity, your challenge is to make those few seconds count by instantly communicating who you are and the value...
by Rick Christensen | Oct 11, 2018 | Career Development Partners, Job Search, Rick Christensen, Sales
When you think about it, closing a sales deal and landing a job offer really aren’t that different from one another. In both cases, you have to identify the right contacts, thoughtfully reach out to them and convince them that you, above all others, are the...
by Rick Christensen | Sep 27, 2018 | Career Transition, Interviewing, Job Search, Rick Christensen
It’s not unusual for interviews to be conducted over a meal. Sometimes it is a mere circumstance and easier for the interviewer to meet you at a restaurant. Other times it is that a decision maker wants to impress a candidate at the end of the interviewing...
by Rick Christensen | Sep 13, 2018 | Career Transition, Job Search, Job Search Resources, Rick Christensen
I believe that there is a pattern of behavior among highly successful managers, and that studying what works can help others grow successful without having to go through the same bumps and roadblocks. These are the six traits that I’ve come to believe capture...
