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 | 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 | Apr 12, 2018 | Career Transition, Job Search, Networking, Rick Christensen, Success
There’s no denying that the strength of one’s professional network has bearing on one’s career success. It’s estimated that 70 – 80% of all jobs are filled via networking. Strong networking skills allow us to effectively uncover new...
by Travis Jones | Mar 20, 2018 | Career Transition, Success, Travis Jones | CEO, Your Career
Over the years I have observed that there are three specific things that, if done daily, can lead to a more successful job search. 1. Holding new networking conversations. Research revealed that the number of contacts made is far more important than any other...
by Rick Christensen | Feb 9, 2017 | Career Transition, Networking, Rick Christensen
News Flash: Many employers have confidential positions that are not advertised! Employees quite often let their manager know they are leaving well before it is know to HR. The employee may be planning on retiring, or a spouse may be contemplating relocation or an...