networking

  • Elections and Employment

    I recently was talking with a friend of mine who has an adult son searching for work.  He recently got an interview through a...
  • The Cycle of Interviewing: the Approach
  • Purpose Driven Employment

    “It’s not about you.”  That is the first line in Rick Warren’s classic, The Purpose Driven Life.  This statement runs so contrary to what...
  • Talk with Strangers

    Most kids are told to avoid talking with strangers.  Parents will instruct them to answer the phone or door a certain way, especially if...
  • Government programs

    Ronald Reagan believed that the nine most terrifying words in the English language are “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.” As...
  • Q & A about resumes

    Many job seekers get stressed when they think about putting together or revising their resume.  If you ask thirty different people for their opinion...
  • What to do about job ads

    Less than 5% of all jobs are secured through answering ads.  On the surface, this would seem backwards since the companies who are placing...
  • Be cautious – attaining degrees and certifications

    We live in a society that loves education.  It seems everywhere you go there are  advertisements for it; billboards, radio, TV, internet, direct mail,...
  • Are You Un-hirable?

    Over the years, I’ve spoken one-on-one with hundreds of people who have lost jobs.  While some find new employment quickly, many others do not. ...
  • The Importance of Volunteering

    One of the most valuable things my parents instilled in me and my two sisters growing up was the importance of volunteering.  Both of...
  • After the Interview

    In previous posts I’ve covered tips for what to do before and during the interview.  I’d like to focus this post on a few...
  • Men and Employment

    Since today is Father’s Day, I wanted to share a few thoughts specifically directed towards men.  I’ve had the opportunity and pleasure to take...