by Rick Christensen | Feb 13, 2020 | Job Search, Job Search Resources, Job Success, Rick Christensen, Your Career
When one is faced with a challenging situation the outcome is greatly influenced by the perspective in which that obstacle is viewed. Especially when one’s world is turned upside down by job loss, the perspective which one views the loss can determine the...
by Rick Christensen | Jan 30, 2020 | Interviewing, Rick Christensen, Success
During your job search process, it’s important that you verify what you are saying and also confirm your understanding of what is being said to you. This is especially important in the interview process. Below are some common phrases that may be...
by Rick Christensen | Jan 23, 2020 | Career Transition, Job Success, Rick Christensen
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 | Jan 16, 2020 | Rick Christensen, Success
I recently saw a thread on LinkedIn with the subject “Do I really need to send a thank-you after an interview?” I know it was my own bias, but I read it with a whiny inflection that sounded like a spoiled child asking if they really needed to thank Aunt Clara for the...
by Rick Christensen | Jan 9, 2020 | Job Success, Rick Christensen
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 daily habits, practices and...
by Rick Christensen | Jan 2, 2020 | Job Success, Rick Christensen
Wake up each morning to the planner you filled out the night before outlining 100% of the calls you will make that day. It’s not enough to expect your job search to turn around; you have to make it happen. Most individuals who are finding employment have constantly...
