Finding the right path to your financial success When someone asks me for job search advice, my first question is: What are you looking for? A job or a career? So we are on the same page: A career is a professional journey centred around a particular field, industry, and skill set. A job is…
Today, the name of the game is “whoever can demonstrate their value to the company gets the job” There are five must-haves employers look for in a job candidate: Above-average oral and written communication skills. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. A proven track record of achieving measurable results. Culture-fitting and likeable. (Likability trumps your skills…
The key to mastering brevity in a job search is determining what your audience really needs to know about you Recruiters and hiring managers are time-stressed. Therefore, they appreciate candidates who keep their communication brief, which shows the candidate is a professional who possesses proficient communication skills and who respects their time. Additionally, brevity gives…
What others think of you decides whether or not you move forward in your career The majority of job search advice is cookie-cutter, advice that is not new, just common sense. Always be networking. Focus on your strengths. Show interest in the job. Before applying, research the company. Continually improve your resume and LinkedIn profile.…
Searching for a job requires a bold, focused and decisive approach Recently, I was asked, “Nick, what do you feel is the hardest part of job searching? My answer, without hesitation: “Getting noticed.” Before 2005 – I am ballparking – applying for jobs and sending thank-you letters involved fancy resume paper, matching envelopes, and plenty…
Job seeker’s guide to mastering the art of writing a LinkedIn headline After your name, your LinkedIn headline, limited to 220 characters, is what employers and recruiters see first. Therefore, if you want to catch their attention, you need to create a headline that gives a reason to stop scrolling and read your profile. The…
Playing it safe and accepting the first job offer can lead to career regret The following advice may have been given to you by a family member or a well-meaning friend: Stop waiting for better opportunities. The one you have in front of you is the best opportunity. Most job seekers play it safe and…
Zuckerberg’s Threads is no threat to X/Twitter because it offers nothing new to the social media landscape On July 5th, Mark Zuckerberg launched the Twitter (now ‘X’) clone Threads seemingly as a stab at X/Twitter’s new owner and his nemesis Elon Musk. I can only surmise Zuckerberg saw X/Twitter as a “sinking ship” that he…
How taking the initiative during a job interview can change the dynamic A power move – often thought of by those with low self-confidence as being “bold” – is a quick, impulsive, and assertive action to establish control. Imagine what it would be like to have some control over your next job interview. Power moves…
Respect, persistence, patience are the three pillars of a successful job search In job searching, a change in mindset can be the key to success. Often overlooked but immensely influential, your mental approach can either empower or hinder your journey to secure a job. A job search requires the following mental frames: Respect (Respect the…
Finding the right path to your financial success When someone asks me for job search advice, my first question is: What are you looking for? A job or a career? So we are on the same page: A career is a professional journey centred around a particular field, industry, and skill set. A job is…
Today, the name of the game is “whoever can demonstrate their value to the company gets the job” There are five must-haves employers look for in a job candidate: Above-average oral and written communication skills. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. A proven track record of achieving measurable results. Culture-fitting and likeable. (Likability trumps your skills…
The key to mastering brevity in a job search is determining what your audience really needs to know about you Recruiters and hiring managers are time-stressed. Therefore, they appreciate candidates who keep their communication brief, which shows the candidate is a professional who possesses proficient communication skills and who respects their time. Additionally, brevity gives…
What others think of you decides whether or not you move forward in your career The majority of job search advice is cookie-cutter, advice that is not new, just common sense. Always be networking. Focus on your strengths. Show interest in the job. Before applying, research the company. Continually improve your resume and LinkedIn profile.…
Searching for a job requires a bold, focused and decisive approach Recently, I was asked, “Nick, what do you feel is the hardest part of job searching? My answer, without hesitation: “Getting noticed.” Before 2005 – I am ballparking – applying for jobs and sending thank-you letters involved fancy resume paper, matching envelopes, and plenty…
Job seeker’s guide to mastering the art of writing a LinkedIn headline After your name, your LinkedIn headline, limited to 220 characters, is what employers and recruiters see first. Therefore, if you want to catch their attention, you need to create a headline that gives a reason to stop scrolling and read your profile. The…
Playing it safe and accepting the first job offer can lead to career regret The following advice may have been given to you by a family member or a well-meaning friend: Stop waiting for better opportunities. The one you have in front of you is the best opportunity. Most job seekers play it safe and…
Zuckerberg’s Threads is no threat to X/Twitter because it offers nothing new to the social media landscape On July 5th, Mark Zuckerberg launched the Twitter (now ‘X’) clone Threads seemingly as a stab at X/Twitter’s new owner and his nemesis Elon Musk. I can only surmise Zuckerberg saw X/Twitter as a “sinking ship” that he…
How taking the initiative during a job interview can change the dynamic A power move – often thought of by those with low self-confidence as being “bold” – is a quick, impulsive, and assertive action to establish control. Imagine what it would be like to have some control over your next job interview. Power moves…
Respect, persistence, patience are the three pillars of a successful job search In job searching, a change in mindset can be the key to success. Often overlooked but immensely influential, your mental approach can either empower or hinder your journey to secure a job. A job search requires the following mental frames: Respect (Respect the…