by Rick Christensen | Jan 31, 2019 | Job Search, Rick Christensen, Your Career
Unemployment ended 2018 at 3.7% and is expected to fall to 3.5% in 2019 and remain below 4% through 2020 leading to noticeable effects on hiring. This is especially true of in-demand occupations. If you’re interested in advancing your career, here are six trends that...
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...
by Rick Christensen | Jan 3, 2019 | Interviewing, Job Search, Job Success, Rick Christensen
You might wonder whether it’s appropriate to ask why a position is open during an interview. Not only is it appropriate—it’s critical to ensuring the position is a good fit. Remember: the interview is a two-sided conversation If you’re hesitant to...
by Rick Christensen | Dec 27, 2018 | Career Transition, Job Search, Resume, Rick Christensen
During the past few years, the United States has seen a number of high-profile individuals and working professionals committing what should be considered a crime – Resume Fraud. Yahoo’s CEO Scott Thompson, eRecyclingCorps CEO David Edmonson, Sandra Baldwin...
by Rick Christensen | Dec 13, 2018 | Interviewing, Job Search, Rick Christensen
Adults say the Funniest Things – especially in interviews. Undoubtedly a high-pressure situation – both candidate and hiring manager are under strain to appear professional but friendly, confident but not arrogant, unique but not weird. Unfortunately, it...
by Rick Christensen | Dec 6, 2018 | Career Development Partners, Job Search, Rick Christensen
Knowing how to research triggers and utilize them in your job search will help you land a job faster than anything else you could do. A trigger is an occurrence that initiates someone to take an action. If you are in a job search a trigger is something that might...
