by Rick Christensen | Jul 8, 2021 | Career Transition, Job Search, Rick Christensen
One of the greatest challenges of any job search is establishing and maintaining momentum regardless of results achieved. Your job search is a learning experience that will build character and teach you things about yourself you never knew. It’s often effective...
by Rick Christensen | Jul 1, 2021 | Rick Christensen, Successful People, Your Career
In preparing to go the fireworks display on July 4th it occurs to me that many of us are feeling much like our founding fathers. Oppressed, exploited, or demoralized, not about the direction of our country, but about our careers. We may feel that we are in a...
by Rick Christensen | Jun 24, 2021 | Interviewing, Rick Christensen
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 | Jun 17, 2021 | High Performance, Job Success, Rick Christensen
Despite the difficult circumstances that may happen in your life, there is always an opportunity to overcome them and grow. You want true freedom in every area of your life. You want to create financial security and leave a legacy for your loved ones. You can become...
by Rick Christensen | Jun 10, 2021 | Interviewing, Rick Christensen
There are a number of situations that come up during job interviews that require a bit of finesse to navigate. Especially given the power dynamics of job interviews. You may feel awkward trying to address these situations with the interviewer, however, not addressing...
by Rick Christensen | May 27, 2021 | 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...