Your Career with Mike Palumbo: Recent Episodes
Mike Palumbo
"Your Career with Mike Palumbo” is a talk show dealing with career issues - Mike Palumbo's weekly “Career Insider's Tip of the Week!” will motivate you in YOUR CAREER and help you find employment - in any market!
In order for you to get job offers you need interviews, right? So you must do whatever is necessary to get an interview! You must get creative. There are really three types of interviews - listen now!
Good luck to you!
Mike Palumbo
https://www.bestrecruitingstrategies.com
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There is a lot of employment terminology used in help wanted advertisements that might be keeping you from pursuing excellent opportunities, don't let this happen to you. Proceed! Listen now!
Mike Palumbo
https://www.bestrecruitingstrategies.com
Career Advice
The old saying is true, "There's plenty of room at the top" but do you know why? If you think there are a ton of reasons why you're wrong! Listen Now!
Mike Palumbo
http://www.artificialintellegencerecruitment.com
Your qualifications are part of the interview, but it's not the biggest part! You must be yourself when you're interviewing. Listen now!
Mike Palumbo
https://www.stoprecruitingforfree.com
Is there a way to shorten your path to success? I'm not talking about a short cut, but is there a way to shorten your path? Yes, it's called an advisor or mentor. Listen Now!
Mike Palumbo
http://www.CareerRadioNetwork.com
In all of your dealings in life, whether it's looking for your first job, changing careers, interviewing for your dream job, or even going through something in your personal life, you have to believe that failure isn't an option! Listen Now!
Good Luck to you!
MIke Palumbo
http://www.askmikepalumbo.com
The truth is, whether a recruiter works for a large corporation or within an independent recruiting firm they all have one thing in common. They all want to fill positions for their company or client. Period. So make recruiters your friends not foe!
Mike Palumbo
http://www.CareerRadioNetwork.com
If you're not getting the results you want in your job search. Wait, back up, and start over immediately. If the research in the beginning of your job search is off the entire job search and interviewing process will be off. Everything! Listen Now!
Mike Palumbo
http://www.bestrecruitingstrategies.com
Where are the jobs of the future? If you're a business or an individual looking for a future look into planes, trains, ships and automobiles! Transportation isn't going away anytime soon. Listen Now!
Good luck to you!
Mike Palumbo Construction Recruiter
If you're looking to get into business for yourself, stay-at-home or otherwise, make sure you're not buying a job. So make sure you do your research so you're not about to buy a job. What do I mean by "buying a job?" Listen now!
If you're looking or need more career consulting help go to AskMikePalumbo.com
When you're conducting your job search, don't assume anything, especially when it comes to traveling positions. Traveling can mean different things to each company. Make sure you find out what "traveling" means to that specific company. Listen Now!
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Okay, let me get this straight. You wake up in the morning. Put in a days work. Come home. Eat. Go to bed. Repeat. What's it all about...anyway? Listen now!
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If you're interested in information about our recruiting firm go to Recruiters for Construction
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There will be good days and bad days when you're searching for a new position. So keep your head up, it's part of the process. Listen Now!
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If you're interested in information about our recruiting firm go to Construction Recruiters
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What happens when your dream job turns into a nightmare? Everything you thought about your career turned out to be wrong. Now what? Take a Listen!
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If you're interested in information about our recruiting firm go to Construction Recruiters
YouTube channel is Professional Career Advice
If you're a recruiter and are looking for recruiter training got to Best Recruiting Strategies
Whatever you do, don't sit in your interviews and just answer the questions that are being asked. Wrong! You need to get proactive when you're interviewing. You need to get serious about the opportunity in front of you and start asking the company questions. Interview the company! Listen Now!
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If you're interested in information about our recruiting firm go to Construction Recruiters
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If you're focusing exclusively on the fortune 500 for your job search, you are making a mistake. There are more opportunities in medium to smaller firms than you might think. Listen now!
*I apologize for the audio on this episode, I was doing this one on my boat!
For more career tips go to Ask Mike Palumbo
If you're interested in information about our recruiting firm go to Construction Recruiters
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If you're working for a company that has some serious problems, it's important for you to find another company before it affects your career. The company is stuck with those problems, not you. The longer you stay with this company the likelihood of these issues sticking to you increases. Listen Now!
For more career tips go to Ask Mike Palumbo
If you're interested in information about our recruiting firm go to Construction Recruiters
YouTube channel is Professional Career Advice
Most people know the right thing to do in their life and career, but far too many people won't do the right thing anyway, why? Are you doing this? Listen Now!
If you have construction recruiting needs in Seattle go to: Seattle Construction Recruiters
It doesn't matter which political party is in charge you need to stay focused on what you want in your life and career. Your attitude should be politicians be damned, I am going to succeed! Listen Now!
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If you have construction recruiting needs in Los Angeles go to: http://www.laconstructionrecruiters.com
Do you think the industry you're in will be around in the future? How about the near future? There are a lot of industries that are fading fast, so you must get your head out of the sand and start making plans – now! Listen Now!
If you have construction recruiting needs in Phoenix go to: Phoenix Construction Recruiters
Successful people take risks and live life to the fullest while mediocre people are always playing it safe. Which type of person are you? Listen Now!
If you need construction recruiting in Denver go to: Denver Construction Recruiters
What are you waiting for? Are you going to live forever? I don't care how old you are you're not getting any younger. And wasting time will cost you – big time! Listen Now!
If you are looking for construction recruiters in Dallas go to: Dallas Construction Recruiters
If it's not on your resume, does it exist? No! If the person reading your resume doesn't see the specific experience they're looking for, don't expect a phone call for clarification. A rejection letter is heading your way! Listen Now!
If you are looking for construction recruiting in Houston go to: Houston Construction Recruiters
There is nothing to gain by discussing your personal issues when you're interviewing. Do you think anyone cares? They don't. Interviewers want to know what you can do for their company. That's it. Listen Now!
If you are looking for construction recruiting in New Orleans go to: New Orleans Construction Recruiters
Do you like to "go with the flow" and "take it easy" all the time. How's that working out for you? Unless you're a trust fund baby, I am guessing it isn't working out very well. Listen Now!
I hope this helps!
Good luck to you!
Mike Palumbo
Alabama Construction Recruiters
It's your life and career so take charge when you're interviewing! You should always take charge and ask questions in an interview. In other words, interview the company! Listen Now!
If you need construction recruiting in Atlanta go to: Atlanta Construction Recruiters
Is it really about what you know or is it more about who do you know to be successful? My experience is it's probably a little bit of both, but don't underestimate either. You shouldn't underestimate either, because you need both to get where you want to go. Let me explain - Listen now!
If you need construction recruiting in Philadelphia go to: Philadelphia Construction Recruiters
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First interviews are typically more about getting acquainted and getting to know you. When you're called in for a second interview that means you've passed the first impression test! At least at this point in the process, they like you! Listen now!
Good luck to you!
Mike Palumbo
New York Construction Recruiters
Is the world producing more wimps today than ever before? I sense things are changing – big time! One of the biggest changes I have seen in the recruiting business is the behavior of some people when it comes to relocating for a better opportunity. Some of you just won't move, regardless if you're unemployed or underemployed. Why? Listen Now!
If you need construction recruiting in Portland go to: Portland Construction Recruiters
If you just got fired, and it wasn't due to the company closing, then the best policy is to be open and honest and explain the situation, IF ASKED. There is no reason to bring up this information unless you are asked. Listen Now!
Good luck!
Mike Palumbo
If you need construction recruiting help for your firm in St. Louis or Kansas City, Missouri contact us at your location St. Louis Construction Recruiters or Kansas City Construction Recruiters
Don’t just say you’re going to do something about your life and your career. Do it! If you want to start your own business, move to another State or Country, change careers, or whatever IT is that you want to do with your life and your career, I think you should do it! Listen Now!
Good luck!
Mike Palumbo
If you live in Milwaukee and need construction recruiting go to Milwaukee Construction Recruiters
Are you having a hard time getting into that dream company with that dream position? This is a common problem for job seekers. It always seems like the perfect company with the perfect position isn’t looking at the time when we want to make a change in our careers. Listen Now!
Mike Palumbo
If you live in Indianapolis and are looking for construction recruiters go to Indianapolis Construction Recruiters
So what is the purpose of these silly interview questions? What I have been told is it's designed to see if you can think on your feet when you're asked a question that has absolutely nothing to do with the interview. Confusing? Yes. Interesting? No. Listen now!
Good luck!
Mike Palumbo
If you are in Cleveland and are looking for construction recruiters go to Cleveland Construction Recruiters
When you're evaluating companies for employment it's very important for you to do your homework. Make sure you do your research - on everything! It makes a difference! Listen Now!
Good luck to you!
Mike Palumbo
If you live in Chicago and need construction recruiting go to Chicago Construction Recruiters
Is there anything worse than a wimpy guy? You women know what I'm talking about, right? If you're being a wimp regarding your career - stop it! If you think you're the first person that has to commute, travel, relocate, work the night shift or do work that's beneath you, you're wrong. Most successful people have done all of this, or maybe still do, in their careers. Listen Now!
Good luck to you!
Mike Palumbo
If you are looking for construction recruiting in Detroit contact us at Detroit Construction Recruiters
Do you want to know the best investment you can make? YOU! Invest in YOU! If you believe in yourself and your abilities to achieve what you really want in your career. Invest in YOU! Whether you want to invest in additional schooling or you have a new business idea, do not look at it as a cost to you, look at it as an investment in YOU! Listen Now!
Good luck to you!
Mike Palumbo
If you are in New England and you're looking for construction recruiting go to Boston Construction Recruiters
When you're job searching, don't be intimidated! The old saying, "It's a hard job to find a job" might be true, but it doesn't have to be that way. Don't be intimidated when you are calling, sending your resume, or stopping by a company and filling out an application for employment. If you're good, be confident! Listen Now!
Good luck to you!
Mike Palumbo
if you live in the Carolinas and need construction recruiting go to Charlotte Construction Recruiters
It's not what you know it's who you know, right? Not exactly, but it helps to know people that can point you in the right direction in your career. If networking isn't for you, I think I have some ideas that will help you. Take a listen!
Good luck to you!
Mike Palumbo
If you live in sunny Miami Florida and need construction recruiting contact us at Miami Construction Recruiters
Did the same person that brought you into your last company, and maybe even the company before that, bring you into your current company? If so, you need to be careful where you "hitch your wagon" at work. Listen Now!
If you are in the asphalt indutries and need help with your career go to recruiters in the asphalt industry
Is a bad reference with a past employer keeping you from getting a new job offer? It could be, depending on the situation, but there is a way to deal with a possible bad reference. Be honest! Listen now!
If you're in the sand & gravel or aggregate industries and need recruiting help go to recruiters for the aggregate industries
There are several ways to deal with lower job offers and how to negotiate a higher salary, but first you have to assess your situation. How badly do you need a job? How long can you hold out for that “perfect” position? And, how flexible are you? Listen Now!
If you are dealing with salary negotiation issue and are working in bridge construction go to recruiters for the bridge construction industries
Some interviewers can be very tricky and, quite frankly, very annoying with their interview questions. What's the point? Just when I think I've heard and seen everything when it comes to interviewers and their crazy tactics, I'll hear about something else that will drive me crazy. Listen Now!
If you're in the concrete business and need to combat interview questions go to recruiters for the concrete industries
The best way to leverage your career is to explore opportunities when you are gainfully employed, not looking, and happy! That's exactly how to leverage your career! What? That sounds like a contradiction, doesn't it? Why should you explore opportunities when you are perfectly happy? Good question...listen now!
If you are a civil engineer working in construction and want to know how to leverage your career go to recruiters for the civil construction industries
Are you hiding something in your resume or CV? Why? They'll find out anyway! If you knew whatever you're hiding, or seemingly trying to hide, on your resume ultimately would be discovered would you do it? And, as someone who reads a lot of engineering construction jobs resumes, you're not fooling anyone we can spot cryptic resumes!
If you are working in the heavy construction industry and have had issues with your resume go to recruiters for the heavy construction industries
Did you know that most people struggle with the question of their current salary, or salary history, when they are asked during an interview or when they’re filling out job applications for employment? If you don’t struggle with this question you’re not normal because most people do! In this show we will discuss how to handle salary questions - Listen now!
If youare having issues handling salary questions and you work in industrial contracting go to recruiters for the industrial construction industries
Is your career field still in demand? You must have realistic career choices when deciding on a new career for you. Supply and demand is huge when it comes to your marketabilitiy and career choices. You must be realistic when choosing your new career. Are you in demand anymore? Take a listen!
If you want some realistic career choices and industries that will be hear for a long time go to recruiters for the light rail industries
The best way to negotiate a raise is to become in demand! When you're the best at your position, within your company, you will be in demand and command a raise! That's right! You won't have to ask! Let's discuss how you can be in demand! Listen now!
If you're in the pile driving construction industry and are looking for a good way to negotiate a raise go to recruiters for the pile driving industries
When buying real estate it is location, location, location! And when choosing a new career it is technology, technolgy, technology! If you're currently in a dying industry, or just bored with what you're doing at your current job, you must find a "hot" industry before you change jobs! Don't go from one dying industry to another! In this show we will discuss the Top Careers in Demand - The Hot Industries for 2016 and beyond! Hint: think technology, medical, Contracting jobs, and more! Listen Now!
If you're looking for top careers in demand, look no further than the steel industry, so if you are looing for career help go to recruiters for the steel industries
The only question a company has about you when you're interviewing is, "What can YOU do for the company?" That's it! And I don't care what the interview question is, that's what they want to know. So, how do you deal with this when you're interviewing? I have the answer - listen now!
If you're in the tunnel construction business and are looking for interview tips go to recruiters in the tunnel construction industries
When you're preparing for a mock interview make sure the person interviewing you is serious. In order to practice and get anything out of a mock interview you, and especially the interviewer, must take it seriously. Listen now!
When you're interviewing for a position it is very important that you stay positive about previous employers. The interviewer is looking for signs of a bad character, so being negative will reflect badly on you, so don't do it! Stay positive about past employers. Take a listen!
Resumes are a pain to put together, aren't they? But they don't have to be if you keep your resume updated. There are a lot of reasons to keep your resume updated, but probably the most imporant reason is your memory! Let's discuss how to build a resume. Take a listen!
If you're looking for jobs that are hiring or future jobs, look into planes, trains, ships and automobiles! TRANSPORTATION and SHIPPING isn't going away anytime soon! Take a listen!
How are your resume language skills? When people read your resume can they understand it? Does it make sense? Make sure you translate your resume to that industry that you are applying to. It will make a huge difference. Take a listen!
Is there such a thing as casual job openings within companies? Absolutely! In fact, that is how most professional recruiting firms operate. If you're not taking advantage of casual job openings you're making a mistake! Take a listen!
So my job search experiment was to evaluate online job applications and apply to jobs that were advertised throughout the Internet vs. using a more targeted approach and targeting companies that were not advertising. Listen to the results!
Do you want to know one of the best questions to ask interviewers? There are a lot of questions, of course, but this one question will really help you with any future anxiety. Take a listen!
Hiring Managers need you MORE than you need them, it's true. HR Managers, Corporate Recruiters, Outside Recruiters, Employment Agencies - All of them! These people are in the business of filling positions. If they cannot fill positions, they won't have a job. What about you? Take a listen!
I have seen job offers rescinded because a candidate was dawdling, so don't dawdle with your job offers. If a job offer is acceptable to you - accept it! If a job offer isn't acceptable, then tell the company what needs to be changed to make it acceptable. Whatever you do, don't just turn down a position, make sure you tell the company what they can do to make the job offer acceptable to you. Take a listen!
Do you know what drives me crazy? Consulting with someone about their career - making suggestions - and then finding out that the person didn't do anything about it! What a waste of time! Do you have problems with making decisions? Why? Take a listen!
If you can't find a job in your industry, then you must explore adjacent industries. Adjacent industries would be the companies that supply the products and services to your industry. This is where you will have the most success! Take a listen!
What are you searching for during your job search? Make sure you're not searching and relying on job titles alone. Job titles vary from company-to-company, so be careful when you're conducting your job search. Take a listen!
When you're preparing for an Interview, don't be nervous! If you get nervous when even thinking about interviewing, start thinking of your interviews as meetings. It helps! Take a listen!
Master these 3 important job interview skills and you will be successful in any job interview! Take a listen!
Are you asking yourself, "What is the perfect job for me?" Well, I bet you know what you want to do in your career, it might not be the "perfect" job for you, but my guess is you know what you want to do in your career. Am I right? You know what you want, so why aren't you doing it? Take a listen!
These 6 Interview Tips and Tricks are from my many years of experience as a professional recruiter. I don't want you to spend all your time on your resume and cover letter and then get to the interview and BLOW IT! Put these 6 interview tips and tricks to use! Take a listen!
Good luck to you!
Mike Palumbo
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Are Blue Collar jobs still in demand? Yes! Blue Collar jobs aren't very sexy, but they are still in demand and some of these jobs pay better than White Collar jobs! Take a listen!
One of the most common interview mistakes I see in the professional recruiting business is, people interviewing for the wrong positions. Interesting, isn't it? Take a listen!
Do you want more job offers? Then you have to get the interview! If you're having trouble getting interviews, it might be something you're doing wrong. Take a listen!
Many of you are making the mistake by asking vague questions in your interivews. Get specific with your questions! Take a listen!
Do you want a good interview question to ask? I have a good interview question for you to ask at the end, or near the end, of your interviews. Take a listen!
Fear is enemy #1 and it's a powerful force that keeps you from getting what you want out of life. You have to overcome your fears for any chance of success in your career. Take a listen!
One of the hardest things to overcome in an interview is competitive jealousy between you and the interviewer. I usually find this issue in group interviews. Take a listen!
There is an Art and Science to a Successful Job Search. Most people know the science of a successful job search, but few people ever get the Art of a successful job search. You must master the Art and the Science! Take a listen!
When you're interviewing with companies it's not WHAT your answer is to the questions, it's HOW you answer the questions. Take a listen!
Your education and qualifications will only get you so far. Believe it or not, your interviewing skills will make the difference between getting a job offer or not. Take a listen!
When you're interviewing with companies - anything, other than a YES...is a NO! The fact is some companies won't like you, and that's not a bad thing! Take a listen!
If you want to get into your "dream company" you must contact and deal directly with the hiring manager. If you're dealing with a clueless HR Department employee it will just frustrate you. Take a listen!
Without a game plan for your career you won't win! You must develop a game plan for your career and then, most importantly, execute it! Take a listen!
When you're negotiating salary forget the benefits - take the cash! Those "great" benefits that companies offer are over-rated! Take a listen!
There isn't anything new or mysterious about the way companies hire today. Companies want the exact same thing today they have wanted for years - "Good People" Take a listen!
Do you want a successful job search? Then make contact with the companies first BEFORE sending your resume! I want your resume to be expected, not unexpected. Take a listen!
Companies don't hire people...people do. And people hire people they like! How do you get people to like you? Commonality. How do you get commonality? Take a listen!
Positive Attitude = Positive Interview
Negative Attitude = Negative Interview
Attitude truly is everything, isn't it? The reason why you have heard that saying all your life is because it's true! And, guess what? Positive candidates get hired more than negative candidates. If fact, it's not even close. Take a listen!
When you’re deciding on a new career think about your freedom. What is important to you? Never negotiate your freedom away, if you do, you will live to regret it! Take a listen!
Consider the trade-offs when choosing a new career. Usually something has to give in your new career, so make sure you understand what those trade-offs will be. Take a listen!
Always use several versions of your resume. Do not use generic; one size fits all, resumes. You must custom-tailor your resume AND cover letters to each position. Take a listen!
Are you still motivated in Your Career? Are you losing your desire to do your job? If you are losing, or have totally lost, your desire at work it will be extremely difficult for you to be successful. So, what's the answer? Take a listen!
You have to rid yourself of doubt when it comes to your career. If you don't believe in yourself how is anyone else going to believe in you? Take a listen!
If you're not getting the results in your job search, it might be time to change your strategy. Maybe it's time to go to plan "B" and try something different. Take a listen!
Companies don't care what's going on in your personal life, so don't bring it up when you're interviewing. It's personal! So keep it that way when you're interviewing! Take a listen!
It's easier to overcome a bad performance in a second or third interview than it is in a first interview, but there are ways to salvage a bad performance in any interview. Take a listen!
When you are deciding on what to do with your life and career - Shoot for the Stars! Don't shoot low - shoot high and reach as far as you can! Take a listen!
When you're interviewing the only thing companies want to know about you is, "What can you do for us?" - That's it! Take a listen!
If you are currently out-of-work, there is no job beneath you! The best thing for your life and mental health is to get back to work - doing anything! Take a listen!
You have to take charge of your life and career. Don't let other people lead you down the wrong path in your career. You be the leader! Take a listen!
If you want to be successful in your job search you must be flexible on the type of company, position, location, and yes, money! Take a listen!
You should have one goal when interviewing on the phone and that is to schedule a face-to-face interview. Once you set-up the face-to-face interview - get off the phone - goal accomplished! Take a listen!
Sometimes changing the way you think can make all the difference in the world when it comes to your life and career. Are you getting frustrated? Then change the way you think! Take a listen!
There are always unintended consequences when politicians, at any level, try to tinker with the economy and the private sector. Politicians always end up doing more harm than good. Don't fall for this trick! Take a listen!
Interviewing should be YOU checking to see if a company and their opportunity are right for YOUR CAREER. You should be interviewing the company just as much as they are interviewing YOU! Take a listen!
Is your experience holding you back? Most of us are only qualified for a small percentage of the positions available, so don't sweat it! If you are dealing with this issue right now, let's discuss how you can overcome your lack of experience. Take a listen!
There are a lot of get-rich-quick and work-at-home opportunities out there, but there is no substitute for hard work and sticking to something. Anything! Take a listen!
If you are currently worried about your future get busy! When you are busy you won't have time to worry. Does it really matter what you are doing to stay busy? No! Take a listen!
There are hiring managers will not extend an offer to you unless you indicate interest. So if you want the job, ask for it! Take a listen!
Have you heard those annoying commercials about working from home, or income at home, opportunities? Pretty enticing? Buyer beware! Take a listen!
Traveling is expensive, so when you are interviewing out of town make sure you ask to be reimbursed for your travel expenses. It is completely appropriate to ask the company how the expenses are to be handled. Take a listen!
Do you need to retrain for a new career? If you think you should get more training in your industry - do it! Regardless of your age! Take a listen!
When you are preparing for an interview, think of it like a professional sports team preparing for a championship game, do your research and learn everything about your opponent. Take a listen!
Do you know how much you are worth when it comes to your career? You are being paid based on the supply and demand of what you do in your job. That's it! Take a listen!
Some of the games of interviewing are unintentional and some are a part of a company's interviewing process. Either way, you have to win the games to get the job! Take a listen!
Do you have the self-discipline to be successful in your career? What about in your job search? Do you get easily distracted? What is self-discipline? Take a listen!
When interviewing make sure you are nice to ALL of the people within the company - those are the gatekeepers! Take a listen!
Should you get another degree or additional training to help you in your job search or in your current career? Absolutely! Life is about choices and you want more choices, not less! Take a listen!
Do you want to do something else in your career? Are you getting bored? Then change it! What are you waiting for? Are you going to live forever? Take a listen!
YOU will make more of a difference to a potential employer than ANY resume. It is still all about what YOU can do for the company. Resumes are overrated! Take a listen!
If you are out-of-work, try volunteering! I cannot think of a better way for you to get out of the house and get into the game of life! Take a listen!
If you are Looking for a job, or working in a career you do not like, take this opportunity to find something you really want to do! Then you truly will be having fun! Take a listen!
One of the biggest problems people have is they have absolutely no idea what they want to do in their careers! If you are having this problem, you are not alone! Far from it! Take a listen!
Do you know what will set you apart from your competition? Your attitude! Take a listen!
Guess what? Some companies are including credit checks with their background checks! How should you handle this if you have bad credit? Take a listen!
Higher education is very important for your career but YOU will be more of a factor in your career than any school you attend! Take a listen!
The government is growing like crazy, so this is a great place for your career, right? NO! Take a listen!
When I evaluate a candidate's resume (CV) at our office the first thing I look at is their track record. If you jump around a lot you need to stop it! Take a listen!
Always get your employment offers, or counter-offers, in writing! If you are not doing this you are making a mistake and it will cost you! Take a listen!
When dealing with your job search, you have to act like your life depens on it. You have to want it! Take a listen!
Are your getting discouraged in your job search? If you are, I have the answer for you. Take a listen!
When you are enthusiastic about your career it is infectious! I have seen candidates get hired over other candidates because of their enthusiasm in the interview. That's it! Take a listen!
Are you having problems making decisions? Successful people have one thing in common. They know how to make decisions! Take a listen!
You should be very careful of scam artists trying to take advanage of you, especially if you are out of work! Take a listen!
Are there any jobs for you? Yes! Maybe not the ones that YOU want to do, but they are out there. So, where are they? Take a listen!
What is the best job search? The best job search is where YOU pick the company where YOU want to work! YOU pick it! Take a listen!
What kind of expectations do you have regarding your job search and your career? Does it matter? Yes! You will get what you expect! Take a listen!
It takes a lot of hard work to be successful, so stop making excuses! Are you making excuses for your failures? Nobody's Perfect! Take a listen!
You have to be pleasantly persistent in your job search! Being persistent will help you overcome a lot of obstacles. Take a listen!
Do not give up on your job search! We need you! I have good news for you and your job search so don't give up! Take a listen!
When interviewing it's very important to ask a lot of questions! Even if you are out of work you still need to ask a lot of questions. Do your homework on the company. Interview Them! Let's discuss it. Take a listen!
Should you take a lower level position that pays less? If you have to - Yes! If you have been out of work for a long time, it is important to find something right now! Why? Take a listen!
Are you the type of person that is never satisfied in your career? Are you always looking for greener pastures? If this is you, I have the answer for you. Take a listen!
When you get that feeling in your gut that something is not right - trust your gut! You will be confronted with situations throughout your career where something will not feel right to you. That is when you need to trust your gut! Take a listen!
Is your career, or industry, still in demand? Are you thinking about making a career change? Let's discuss your marketability and the steps you should take when changing careers. Take a listen!
Do you want to know the best time to prospect for a new career? Holiday's and Weekends! It is true! take a listen!
You know that old saying - You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink! - Well, it's true for people too! Take a listen!
Do you feel like you have no choice when it comes to YOUR CAREER? You are not stuck or too old to change. There are a lot of choices for you. Take a listen!
Are you having a problem getting into that dream company with that dream position? This is a common problem for job seekers. Let's discuss how to "get in" - take a listen!
If you are floating around like a jellyfish how are you going to get anywhere in your life or career? Don't be the kind of person that goes from job-to-job all of your life. Find a career! Take a listen!
If you're sending unsolicited resumes - stop it! You're wasting your time! Always contact the company FIRST before you send your resume. Let's discuss making your resume "expected" instead of unsolicited. Take a listen!
Most perceived glamorous career fields do not pay very well. Just because a career field seems glamorous doesn't mean it pays! Let's discuss those "glamorous careers". Take a listen!
The interviewing game is just like the dating game. In both games you want to find the perfect match! So don't get hung-up on interviewing it is something you've done your whole life, it's called DATING! Take a listen!
Make sure you're seeking career advice from successful people! You really shouldn't listen to people that haven't done anything in their careers or life! Let's discuss getting good career advice. Take a listen!
Is your body Language projecting the image you want when you're interviewing? This isn't dress for success, they is your body language. You may look like a million bucks, but what is your body language saying about you? Take a listen!
Are you hearing that you're over qualified? When a company says you're over qualified that typically means, you're over the salary range! That's it! In this episode I'll discuss dealing with this issue. Take a listen!
Do you change jobs every three years? If you do that's what I call the Three-Year Itch! If you're doing this you need to stop! Let's discuss how to avoid the Three-Year Itch! Take a listen!
What are the best companies to work for? Which is best for YOU? Small firms? Large firms? The best company to work for is the one that fits YOU and YOUR needs. Period. Take a listen!
Are you relying on too much technology when it comes to your job search? If you’re sitting around sending out resumes, emails, text messages, and waiting for something to happen in your job search, that’s the wrong approach! Let’s discuss using technology. Take a listen!
In your job search and throughout YOUR CAREER you have to be willing to scratch & claw your way to victory! There are some people that can always find a job. Do you know why? It’s because they scratch & claw and do whatever it takes to find one, that’s why! Let’s discuss it. Take a listen!
Do you have enough experience? Maybe too much experience? Are those help wanted ads holding you back? In this episode we will discuss those “wish lists” companies put together. Take a listen!
The worst thing you can do in a time of adversity is to panic! If you feel like you’re about to panic about your career situation, don’t! It will only make things worse. The cure to these feelings is to get into the game of life! Do something. Anything! Take a listen!
Are first impressions really that important when interviewing? YES! We’re all susceptible to first impressions, aren’t we? How many times in your life did you meet someone you really didn’t like “at first” but then later did? Well, when interviewing you will not get a second chance, that’s how important it is! Take a listen!
You can do anything you want in YOUR CAREER! The only person that can stop you is - YOU! Always consider the source when you're getting career advice. You shouldn't listen to negative people, especially if they haven't done anything in their careers! You can do anything! Take a listen!
Are you wasting your talent? Why are you doing this? Why are you cheating yourself? Why are you cheating us? The world is waiting for you! In this episode we will explore using your great talent and NOT wasting it! Take a listen!
If all of this negative employment news is getting you down, I have the answer for you. Don’t pay attention to it! Does it really matter what the unemployment rate is? No! You still have to be productive and find employment in ANY economy! Let’s discuss dealing with negative employment news. Take a listen!
Is your resume/CV helping you or hurting you? You might be the best person in the world for the position you are applying for, but if I read your resume and cannot understand what you do, that’s a problem! Let’s discuss some rules for resumes. Take a listen!
Do you want to be successful in YOUR CAREER? Then find something you love to do and stick with it! Stop moving around! How can you become an expert and successful in YOUR CAREER if you cannot stick with anything? Let's discuss one of the keys to success. Take a listen!
No chemistry. No Offer. It’s that simple. You might have all of the qualifications and requirements the company is looking for, and that’s great, but if there isn’t any chemistry between you and the hiring manager the chances of you getting an offer are very slim. So, what’s the answer? Take a listen!
Distractions are a part of life; its how you deal with them that will determine your level of career success! I don’t care who you are, or how much money you have, you will be confronted with distractions throughout your life and YOUR CAREER. Let’s discuss how to overcome these distractions. Take a listen!
Do you have a plan for YOUR CAREER? Do you? You should always plan your work so you can work your plan! If you do not have a plan of action when it comes to YOUR CAREER, how can you succeed? Take a listen!
Who cares where you’ve been in YOUR CAREER it's only important where you’re going! The past is what it is – the past! You need to focus on your future! What do you want to do? How are you going to get there? We can all make excuses about our past but the key is to look forward to our future! Take a listen!
Most limitations regarding YOU and YOUR CAREER are self-imposed! If you are imposing limitations on yourself – STOP IT! You have to be flexible! Do not put a fence around you! It’s one thing to truly have limitations, but it is entirely another issue when you self-impose them! Take a listen!
Do you want security in your life? Then find a CAREER not a job! Your Goal in life is to find a career, a profession, something that identifies you! A CAREER is YOU! It defines YOU! A CAREER becomes your identity! YOUR CAREER is YOU! Take a listen!
What do you fear? Are these fears holding you back in YOUR CAREER? Fear of change and fear of failure are the most common fears we see in the executive recruiting business. And, guess what? It holds most people back in their life and careers. Learn how to overcome these fears! Take a listen!
You can create more opportunities then you will ever find! Do not limit your search to job openings, look for job opportunities! When approaching companies always explain what YOU can do for their company. Let them know the benefits of hiring YOU. In this episode I’ll explain how to do this. Take a listen!
Do you ever feel like giving up? Throwing in the towel? If you are currently feeling this way it’s perfectly normal. The question is what are you going to do about it? In this episode we will discuss how to get rid of those feelings of giving up and saying “I Quit!” regarding YOUR CAREER or your job search! Take a listen!
What do I mean by Old School? You know, the way we used to conduct a job search, door-to-door job hunting! I mean it! You will stand out from the crowd! You will set yourself apart from your competition! If all of this new technology isn’t working for you – Let's go Old School! Take a listen!
The most important thing to remember regarding ANY kind of phone discussions or interviews with a potential new employer is, THE TONE OF YOUR VOICE! The tone of your voice tells more about you then you could ever imagine. Take a listen!
Are you a victim of age discrimination?
Well, maybe you are, maybe you are not? Does age discrimination exist? Yes. I am not so naive to think that it doesn’t exist in the workplace, it does. The question is are you being discriminated because of your age? And, the answer might be, you are not. Take a listen!
Research! Career Insurance? Follow-up! Make sure you research EVERYTHING about the companies you are approaching for employment. Also in this episode, Do you have career insurance? What happens if you lose your job? Do you have any career alternatives? And, make sure you follow-up on all of your interviews! Someone in the company might have dropped the ball! Take a listen!
If you want to be successful in your career you have to take chances. Take a chance! Throughout your career you will be confronted with situations that may seem a little risky. How you deal with these situations will determine your success. In this episode we will discuss how important it is to take chances in YOUR CAREER. Take a listen!
You must be aware of a company’s culture when you’re interviewing. It makes a difference! If you don’t “fit in” to their culture you will not get the position. Period! Also in this episode we will discuss creating opportunities and trusting your gut! Take a listen!
When it comes to YOUR CAREER mentors are truly invaluable! If you’re just starting out in YOUR CAREER the first thing you should do is find a mentor! I cannot stress this enough. I want you to speed up the learning curve so you can get to the earning curve! In this episode we will discuss how you can find the right mentor for you! Take a listen!
Do you have a lot of jobs on your resume? Do you want to learn a good way to clean up your resume so it’s presentable? We will also discuss the issue of dealing with a lower level position that pays less. Yikes! So, two issues in this episode, resume issues and how to deal with that lower level, less paying, position. Take a listen!
Do you suffer from excusitis? If you do you need to rid yourself of this disease! Excusitis is a word (not really) for people that find excuses for EVERYTHING! If you’re one of these people with this disease of excusitis it’s holding you back in your life and YOUR CAREER! Take a listen!
How do you like dealing with those annoying psychological tests? How about those background checks that check your credit? If you didn’t have enough things to deal with in today’s job market, right? In this episode we will discuss how to deal with both of these issues when you are interviewing. There’s a right way and a wrong way! Let me teach you the right way! Take a listen!
Do you still have that burning desire to be successful in YOUR CAREER? Are you going through the motions? Are you just putting in your time? It takes a lot of work to be successful, doesn’t it? If you’ve lost your desire to do what you’re doing in your career you won’t be successful for very long. In this episode we will discuss how you can get that burning desire back! Take a listen!
Are your references holding you back? How about your track record? In this episode we will discuss the importance of speaking to ALL of your references before submitting them to a company. What about your track record? Do you move around a lot? Is it holding you back in YOUR CAREER? Take a listen!
Are you viewed as talent in your industry? Are you in-demand? You can be rich and famous in any industry, but the key is you have to be viewed as talent! What is your unique talent? Do you have one? In this episode we will discuss how you can become in-demand and viewed as talent in YOUR CAREER!
If you're looking for a new career, or interested in changing careers, where do you think you're the most marketable? What have YOU done? What can YOU do? What do YOU want to do in YOUR CAREER? In this episode we will discuss where YOU can be the most marketable!
What is the best job search? A job search where YOU are in control and NOT waiting for advertisements! Using a targeted approach to your job search is by far the best way to conduct a job search! Hands down! In this episode I will teach you how to target your job search! YOU will choose where you go to work - YOU CHOOSE!
What is your dream career? Do you have one? Are you living your dream career? How many times a day do you wish you were doing something else with your life and your career? In this episode we will discuss how to Live Your Dream!
If you're having trouble turning your phone interviews into in-house (face-to-face) interviews, you might be doing something wrong. Learn in this episode how to turn phone interviews into in-house interviews! I know what works!
Having trouble finding that perfect position for you? Then create and start your own position! Start your own business! Chances are you have a skill or trade that someone will pay you for! Dream a little! Think outside the box! You can do it!
If you're not getting the job search results you want in your local market you have to expand your job search! Especially if you live in a smaller market! Sounds obvious doesn't it? Well, you would be surprised how many people will not look for work in another city - even if it's commutable! Why? Don't do this to yourself! If you're just looking locally and you haven't found a job you're stacking the deck against you! In this show we will discuss the pitfalls of putting a fence around you. Don't put limitations on yourself! Are you doing this? Are you limiting yourself? Why? Quit stacking the deck against you!
If you're making career decisions based only on MONEY you're making a mistake! I want you to think about everything else - first! The money is important, but not as important as the opportunity for YOU and YOUR CAREER! If the opportunity isn't right for you, the money won't matter! In this show we'll discuss the pitfalls of making long-term career decisions based just on money. Don't do it!
You have to believe in yourself! If you don't believe in yourself how can anyone else? You have more within your control then you will ever realize, so take control! You can do it! And the time to do it is NOW!
Every Company is looking and I am going to teach you how to "get-in". Companies need good people in good economies and bad. Especially bad! Don't do what everyone else is doing in their job search! Use a targeted approach! As a career insider there is one thing that I have learned through the years - Every Company is Looking!
How badly do you want that dream career? Do you want it as badly as your kids wants something? Anything? Are you going to stop at NO! Do kids stop at NO? Are you willing to do whatever it takes? Don't act like you are going to live forever! I think you should go for it! You can do it!