by Rick Christensen | Apr 27, 2017 | Career Transition, Job Search, Job Search Resources, Rick Christensen
It has been a long and sometimes frustrating search. You’ve interviewed for a job and then you get the bad news. That email that the company has decided to “pursue another candidate that more closely …”. The message may complement you on your...
by Rick Christensen | Apr 20, 2017 | Career Transition, Job Search, Job Search Resources, Rick Christensen, Your Career
Journaing, Teddy Roosevelt did it. Harry Truman also. Want to have a successful job search? Keep a job search journal. One of the most effective tools I recommend to power up your job search is journalaling. The exercise of job search is not unlike a sport you play....
by Rick Christensen | Mar 23, 2017 | Job Search, Job Search Resources, Rick Christensen, Your Career
I just finished reading an article published on the SHRM website “Job Seekers Must Have Patience During the Hiring Process”. Recruiting software company Jobvite analyzed over 14 million job applications in 2016 to measure the chances of getting a job by...
by Rick Christensen | Mar 16, 2017 | Career Transition, Job Search, Job Search Resources, Rick Christensen
Before walking into your next interview, review these 8 basic job interview tips that are often forgotten about. Remember What Employers Look For Job seekers have often wondered what do employers look for when they are evaluating candidates. Here are eight key...
by Rick Christensen | Mar 9, 2017 | Career Transition, Job Search, Job Search Resources, Rick Christensen, Your Career
There is a big difference between job search and career management. Job search is more an event that commences when you need a job and ends when a new job is secured. Career management, on the other hand, is a mindset that goes beyond job changes. Back when the...
by Rick Christensen | Jan 26, 2017 | Career Transition, Job Search, Job Search Resources, Resume, Rick Christensen
It is important that you protect yourself from scams or individuals who take advantage of people who are not working. Some of these situations can be extremely dangerous which is why it’s so important that you remain aware and cautious throughout your search...