by Rick Christensen | Aug 15, 2018 | Interviewing, Job Search, 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 | Aug 9, 2018 | Job Search, Networking, Rick Christensen
You probably have a drawer full of business cards, hundreds of LinkedIn connections and email addresses. Anyone of those contacts could hold the key to your next opportunity. But you don’t know which one. This means you need to find ways to stay in contact with...
by Rick Christensen | Aug 2, 2018 | Job Search, Job Search Resources, Rick Christensen
Most individuals involved in a job search are not sales professionals, which is why the process is usually “uncomfortable.” A job search requires you to “sell” your experience and skills to a future employer. If you are NOT currently employed,...
by Rick Christensen | Jul 19, 2018 | Job Search, Networking, Rick Christensen
Are you allowing job search mistakes to keep you from getting interviews? For over 25 years one of the most respected business texts has been The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People. I wondered if these same principles could be applied to job search. So I took Dr....
by Rick Christensen | Jul 12, 2018 | Interviewing, Job Search, Job Success, Rick Christensen, Uncategorized
During your job search process, it’s important that you verify what you are saying and also confirm your understanding of what is being said to you. This is especially important in the interview process. Below are some common phrases that may be misunderstood....
by Rick Christensen | Jun 28, 2018 | Career Transition, Job Search, Job Success, Rick Christensen, Success, Uncategorized
Goal is defined as the object of a person’s ambition or effort; an aim or desired result. What makes successful business people so successful? Are these folks smarter? Or just plain lucky? I would argue neither. The difference between how successful people and...
