Archive for September, 2008
How to Headhunt the Headhunters
“Dear Mr. Recruiter, Hi. Until Monday, I was an investment banking executive at Lehman, and I’m wondering if your search firm has any appropriate openings.”Sending a blind letter like this to a recruiter you don’t know is a total waste of time,
8 Secrets to Work-Life Success
With all the talk about work-life balance, who’s really finding it? What makes the difference between the people who find time for an enriching personal life and a successful career, and those who struggle in vain for balance, peace, and focus amid t
Seasonal Job Outlook Weakens; Search Now!
It’s still September, but retailers already know how much help they’ll need to handle the holidays — and it won’t be as many extra hands as last year. Global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. is reporting that bleak conditions for
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The State of our Financial Market
I was resisting the urge to write about the recent banking meltdown with household names like Fannie and Freddie, Countrywide, Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch, Wachovia, AIG, Bear Stearns etc., goliaths taking a fall due to poor decisions made by a few and whose effects are now felt by millions across the globe. Since this [...]
The Quickest Route to a Six-Figure Job
Today’s college graduates dream of breaking the $100k barrier in considering their careers and aspirations. The road to the top-level salaries in the land is arduous and may be fraught with setbacks. Beware of get-rich-quick schemes. Continuing your
Relax: Find a Low-Stress Job with High Potential
Yes, they do exist. Just ask Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., author of “150 Best Low-Stress Jobs,” and he’ll immediately find a match based on your personality type, skill set, and interests. “We all know that stress has very bad effects on your h
Classic Job-Search Techniques You Should Use
Searching for jobs online, emailing your resume to hiring managers, forgoing a cover letter: This isn’t your parents’ job search.But maybe it should be. Many strategies that used to be an essential part of the application process — such as scanning
Counter Offers – Good or Bad?
Here’s a true story – it’s true because it’s my story. I had just graduated from college and moved to Northern Virginia for a job working as a Jr. Technical Recruiter in Fairfax, VA. I was barely making enough money as the company that I started my career with had no commission structure. They had [...]
5 Simple Steps to a Successful Cover Letter
Most folks put (or should put) a lot of effort into crafting a resume that conveys their talents and breadth of experience. But these same people often drop the ball when it comes to crafting a cover letter to complement that important document. This
