by Rick Christensen | May 1, 2023 | Career Transition, Job Search, Job Search Resources, Rick Christensen
“Tell about yourself.” Most interviewers start interviews with the question “Tell me about yourself?” The answer to this question is often included in a hiring authorities’ first impression and can often lead to you being either...
by Rick Christensen | Sep 29, 2022 | Career Development Partners, Human Resources, Outplacement, Rick Christensen
Outplacement is one of the most misunderstood benefits that companies provide for their employees. As I visit with Human Resources Executives, I find that there are several misconceptions that are common. Most of the misconceptions that I see are from assuming what...
by Rick Christensen | Sep 22, 2022 | Career Transition, Interviewing, Job Search, Job Search Resources, Rick Christensen
“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” ~ Stephen Covey When you are being interviewed for a position, you are viewed as an expense. The hiring manager has multiple choices who to hire and is trying to...
by Rick Christensen | Sep 3, 2022 | Career Transition, Job Search, Rick Christensen
Breaking Free from Self-Sabotage Sometimes we are our own worst enemy, or our most critical judges. We do things that sabotage our success. Not intentionally, of course. But if you take a close look, you might be surprised to discover you’ve picked up a few...
by Rick Christensen | Aug 29, 2022 | Job Success, Rick Christensen, Success, Successful People
Can you name the 2 Characteristics of Successful People? Recently I have met and visited several very successful people. In our conversations I have noticed they all share two characteristics – a clearly defined goal and the expectation of success. ...
by Rick Christensen | Jun 30, 2022 | Career Transition, Rick Christensen
One Appliction a day will do, right? I recently did a google search that started the with the phrase “how many” and google in its helpful way suggested “how many jobs should I apply for”. So, of course, I now had a burning need to know the answer – how many jobs...