by Career Development Partners | Jan 19, 2023 | Job Search, Job Search Resources
Avoid Prolonged Job Search Mistakes! Several studies and our experience at Career Development Partners show that most people make mistakes – search-prolonging mistakes – in the first three days of their job search. These words of caution will help you...
by Career Development Partners | Dec 1, 2022 | Career Development Partners, Job Search, Job Search Resources, Networking
70-80% OF JOBS ARE FOUND THROUGH NETWORKING. The adage “It’s not what you know, but who you know” has never been truer. According to Forbes, the “hidden job market” consists of 70% to 80% of all available jobs. This means that networking...
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 | 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 Travis Jones | May 22, 2019 | Career Development Partners, Career Partners International, Career Transition, Ethics, Human Resources, Job Search, Job Search Resources, Job Success, Leadership, Outplacement, Success, Successful People, Travis Jones | CEO, Uncategorized
Traveling by jet and reading the in-flight magazines brings new insights on fascinating topics. A few years ago a Southwest Magazine cover story captured my attention. The headline story was about Dan McLaughlin and his experiment to become a professional...
by Rick Christensen | Jan 24, 2019 | Career Transition, Job Search, Job Search Resources, Outplacement, Rick Christensen, Your Career
Make no mistake, I’m not suggesting that you “Pad” your resume with exaggerated or misleading (false) accomplishments but if, like many people, you’re hoping to enhance your job prospects in 2019, then strengthening your resume should be at the top of your New Year’s...