Karen Campbell is one of those high-achievers who always over-delivers. I know this first hand… because she’s my wife. Now I know what you’re thinking, “is he really telling us a story about his wife’s job success… it’s not like she’s going to be biased.” And...
It’s never easy to learn that you’re being let go from your job, even if you suspect it might be coming. But when it happens at 4:30 on a Friday afternoon, as you’re about to go on a two-week vacation, it’s gut wrenching. This is exactly what happened to Max, an...
Even the savviest job seekers will agree that looking for a job when you are over the age of 40 sucks. Although Companies are not legally allowed to use your age against you when recruiting, the fact of the matter is that ageism in hiring exists, and anyone who tells...
Just recently, we sat with Todd, a down-to-earth but incredibly ambitious—and, as you’ll see—insanely meticulous professional who landed a great a position in the Pharmaceutical industry. Like many job seekers, Todd’s journey was intensive, extensive, and lasted 4...
“JOB SEEKERS DON’T AGREE ON HOW THEY FEEL ABOUT NEGOTIATING — 46% ARE UNCOMFORTABLE DOING IT, WHILE 51% ARE COMFORTABLE” JOBVITE JOB SEEKER NATION REPORT Let’s face it: negotiating a job offer during the interview process can bring even the most confident and...
I refer to Fair Market Value in a lot of what I teach, and there’s good reason for that. You might not be aware that knowing your Fair Market Value is the way that professionals stay on track, or even get ahead of, their earning curve. If you’ve ever wondered “how do...
Do the words “salary disclosure” send a ripple of dread throughout your body or make you queasy? You’re not alone! Seriously, salary disclosure is not always an easy or straightforward process, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be as prepared as possible. If you’ve been...
“THE ONE THING LEADERS CANNOT DO IS NOTHING. THEY CANNOT WAIT FOR TRENDS TO PASS THEM BY, AND THEY CANNOT WAIT FOR MILLENNIALS TO GET OLDER AND START BEHAVING LIKE BABY BOOMERS.” -Gallup State of the American Workplace Report If there’s one thing industry leading...
Having an exemplary LinkedIn profile is an extremely important part of being a successful modern professional. It’s even more crucial when you start your job search process. Check out our handy checklist to make sure your profile is up to snuff. COMPLETE EVERY SECTION...
“Staying employed at the same company for over two years on average is going to make you earn less over your lifetime by about 50% or more.” – Forbes.com There’s a reason why the Smart Job Search System encourages employees to switch jobs every 2-3 years—it’s a...
