by Rick Christensen | Feb 8, 2018 | Career Transition, Interviewing, Job Search, Networking, Rick Christensen
Never underestimate the knowledge of gatekeepers. They know the schedules of the hiring authorities, their interests, responsibilities and preferences. They also know they are paid to screen out sales calls that will waste the time of these hiring authorities. When...
by Rick Christensen | Feb 1, 2018 | Career Transition, Job Search, Rick Christensen
Does your resume secretly have the words “overqualified,” “desperate” and “likely to be bored stiff within a month” written all over it? If you are aiming too low in your job search, chances are employers will read between the lines...
by Rick Christensen | Jan 25, 2018 | Career Development Partners, Career Transition, Job Search, Job Search Resources, Rick Christensen
How long should I wait…for a company to get back to me after an interview? It seems like I have had a variation of this question every day for the past 25 years: How long should I wait for a company to get back to me after an interview? I interviewed for one job...
by Rick Christensen | Jan 18, 2018 | Career Development Partners, Job Search, Rick Christensen
Achieving big goals, whether it is finding a new job, getting a promotion, increasing sales, or some other big goal requires you to do something you are afraid to do. Or think you can’t do. Doing things we have never done can be scary. That fear –...
by Rick Christensen | Jan 11, 2018 | Career Transition, Job Search, Rick Christensen
The good news: You are great at your profession, none better, superheroes aspire to reach your level of competence. The bad news: You may not be the one that gets hired. How is this possible? You’re competent, know your business and you’re an...
by Rick Christensen | Jan 4, 2018 | Job Search, Job Search Resources, Rick Christensen, Your Career
Wake up each morning to the planner you filled out the night before outlining 100% of the calls you will make that day. It’s not enough to expect your job search to turn around; you have to make it happen. Most individuals who are finding employment have...
