by Rick Christensen | Dec 28, 2017 | Job Search, Rick Christensen
In today’s job market, there is really no job security. The only way you can achieve job security is to keep your knowledge and skills current, to consistently improve your marketability and value. Employers will do their best to attract and retain...
by Rick Christensen | Dec 21, 2017 | Job Search, Resume, Rick Christensen
I see a lot of resumes, a lot! Probably the only people that see more resumes than I do are professional recruiters. In my role helping people craft the perfect resume I see a lot of common typos and misspelled words. One misspelling can be fatal to your...
by Rick Christensen | Dec 15, 2017 | Career Development Partners, Job Search, Job Search Resources, Rick Christensen
What does “Phantom job posting” mean? It is a job posting that is advertised but no real job exists that the company is hiring. There are several reasons a company would post a job that doesn’t exist. An internal candidate or referral candidate has...
by Rick Christensen | Dec 7, 2017 | Career Transition, Job Search, Rick Christensen
Image and first impressions are critical during your interviews! You need to think about what image you want to create and how you will successfully accomplish that task. There are some character traits that are common and should be used in order to create that...
by Rick Christensen | Nov 16, 2017 | Job Search, Rick Christensen
The holidays are never fun when you’re in the middle of a job search. However, there are ways to connect with potential employers during the busy holidays. Attend any and all holiday gatherings and pass out your business cards. Volunteer to help others less...
by Rick Christensen | Oct 26, 2017 | Career Transition, Job Search, Rick Christensen
You have put a lot of hard work into your job search. You now are receiving job offers. It seems like this would be the easy part of the process. However, if you are making a career move, you know how much is at stake. Your decision will literally change your...
