by Rick Christensen | Jan 3, 2017 | Career Transition, Job Search, Networking, Rick Christensen
The hidden job market refers to opportunities that are not advertised to the general public or included on the employment pages of a company’s website and can comprise up to 80% of all jobs filled. These employment opportunities are usually accessed through an...
by Rick Christensen | Dec 6, 2016 | Career Transition, Rick Christensen
In the moments after a layoff, you may feel like you’re in a haze. Often, we ignore the warning signs that a layoff is coming, or we think, “It probably won’t happen me.” As adults, we want to feel in control of the changes that take place in our lives. When someone...
by Rick Christensen | Nov 3, 2016 | Career Transition, Job Success, Rick Christensen, Your Career
When evaluating a job offer, it is easy to just think “How much will I get paid?” and accept or reject the offer based on that. There is so much more to this decision than just the salary. Remember, you are going to spend a significant part of your life at this...
by Rick Christensen | Dec 28, 2015 | Job Search Resources, Resume, Rick Christensen, Your Career
There is no such thing as a perfect job candidate. Many job seekers have gaps in employment on their resume. Gaps in employment will be considered a red flag unless you provide an explanation. There are several possible explanations including: Volunteering your time: ...
by Rick Christensen | Nov 9, 2015 | Career Development Partners, Career Transition, Job Search Resources, Job Success, Rick Christensen, Your Career
For over 25 years one of the most respected business texts has be The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People. I wondered if these same principles could be applied to job search. So, I took Dr. Covey’s list and applied them to the modern job search process. Be...
