by Rick Christensen | Nov 14, 2019 | Job Search, Rick Christensen
When you’re using email to job search or network, it’s important to include a professional email signature that has your contact information. This makes it easy for hiring managers and recruiters to get in touch with you. First, make sure that the email account...
by Rick Christensen | Oct 31, 2019 | Rick Christensen, Your Career
For most of the modern history of work, the employer-employee relationship was based on an unwritten “Psychological Contract.” The unwritten rule was that if you worked hard and put in your time, you would be rewarded with continuous employment. It was not uncommon...
by Rick Christensen | Oct 24, 2019 | High Performance, On-Boarding, Rick Christensen
Congratulations, you landed that new job you’ve been praying for. All those weeks of uncertainty are over, you have a clear vision of your future. Now you can relax, take it easy and just come in every day and do your job. Right? Wrong! Now it’s time to deliver on...
by Rick Christensen | Oct 17, 2019 | Job Search, Networking, Rick Christensen
There’s no denying that the strength of one’s professional network has bearing on one’s career success. It’s estimated that 70 – 80% of all jobs are filled via networking. Strong networking skills allow us to effectively uncover...
by Rick Christensen | Oct 3, 2019 | Career Transition, Networking, 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...
by Rick Christensen | Sep 26, 2019 | LinkedIn, Rick Christensen
I just got another one – a generic connection request from someone I don’t know. “I’d like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn.” I now have three options, two provided by LinkedIn and my own third option. The LinkedIn options are Accept and Ignore....
