Why do interviews intimidate people so much? The worst that can happen is that the company you are interviewing with will not hire you! If that is the worst that can happen, then how do you make an impression, say the right things and win the job?

Well, a good way to start is to turn the interview process in your favor.

First Turn. Do your homework. Research the company and its people. And most importantly, look at the news releases recently published. A great source for this information is OneSource.com,  and all candidate… Read More >

Preparation for an interview is often exhausting! After all the networking is done to connect to the hiring manager, you hear that there is a position that you are qualified for and begin your research and preparation for the big day. You review the company information on One Source or other online tool. You prepare your two minute drill so that you can break the ice. You practice, and practice, and practice.

On the big day you deliver your two minute drill with confidence, and you ask if you are the kind of person they are looking for – to get some indication from the… Read More >

Should it be three pages, two pages, Arial font, 12 point, colored and so on? Does it really matter? It is not really about how the resume looks on paper; it is about the process individuals go through to “learn their lines” and present them.

A resume is about taking the thoughts and feelings from one’s head and heart and putting them down on paper. It should then be sent to references to gain feedback and to educate the references on positioning. Those references are the first members of the individual’s sales team. If the individual does a good job … Read More >

As a career consultant, I meet a lot of fantastic people from all fields of business, and they normally present a very professional image. They have a business card with a title and email clearly displayed, again in a professional manner. Once ties are cut with that business, what will happen to that professional image? People must carry on with it as they present themselves to the marketplace as a unique product, ready to work for someone that values their services.

Unfortunately, many do not realize that the way they represent themselves has an impact on how they (as a pro… Read More >

In Dan Brown’s latest book (author of The Da Vinci Code) The Lost Symbol, the reference to bringing order out of chaos comes up again and again. While I was reading the book, a senior executive in transition made the comment, ”Now I see what I have to do; you have made it clear what I have to do. It was very confusing before.”

With so many people searching for the best way to find their “next best work” there is so much chaos out there that it can be overwhelming.

• TV stations are offering fast, 15-second tips on how to find a job.… Read More >
  

Everyone knows that your voice changes when you smile, but did you know your voice changes when you stand up instead of  sitting down? Now tell me how people perceive you when you have that inner glow of confidence. You feel different, don’t you? After a long job search that glow can sometimes fade and you wonder if you will ever get it back. Sometimes a look at your image, or a check on your perception of yourself is a good thing that can in turn jump start your job search. Sometimes knowing where to start causes the problem. The following steps may help you succeed in m… Read More >

When was the last time you did a search on Google to find useful information? Or, are you now using Bing as your decision engine? Whatever search tool you use, it has become common practice to search the Internet to find everything from a plumber to a movie time to the closest Italian restaurant. With the I-phone and the latest handheld technology, it gets easier every day as long as you know what to look for. We also have to become savvy searchers as not all the information we need is on the first page of our search results. I decided to look for “retirement planning tools… Read More >

Suzy gave us permission to share her story of success, and there are many lessons to be learned as you read of her happiness at finding her Next Right Work. This job did NOT come through an online job posting. Networking was the KEY. Support on her path to discovery was vital. Celebration with those in the Plano networking group who supported her was paramount. Check out her story and see if you are on the correct path to the Right Next Work. Thank you Suzy for allowing us to share your story.

“I cannot begin to thank each of you for the support… Read More >

This is a question we often get asked, and although we know our answer, here are a couple of stories from senior executives that will give you some other perspectives on Executive Recruiters. The new CFO at a well known firm called me recently to update me on his new role. He was excited and enthusiastic but mentioned that he was being bombarded with calls from Executive Recruiters who wanted to be, as he put it, “his next best friend.” Frustrated with the calls, he said he just did not have time to speak to them all, never mind meeting with them. He then went on to… Read More >