If you’re in a career search, then you are taking aim. You are poised with a bow and arrow looking out at your target. Ready, steady, aim and fire! When […]
The spirit of friendship
Do you approach interviewers as friend or foe? For most of us the attitude is one of doing battle. After all, there is a perceived power mis-match and the interviewer […]
Great goals make for great dinner conversation
You’ve likely read advice about “SMART” goal setting. There are two crucial ingredients missing from goal setting tips: a friendly audience, and dinner. If you’re working on a big goal, […]
Career transitions and million dollar donations
What do they have in common? They take Guts. Stamina. Mindfulness. Dealing with FEAR. Talking to BIG STATUS people. Preparing for BIG WINS. Securing your ideal job is on par […]
Your perfect elevator pitch
With everyone working on branding, you likely have plenty of material for a great elevator pitch. Here are my top twelve “do’s” for a successful elevator pitch, based on years […]
Elegance, simplicity, functionality
That’s what I look for in a resume. That’s what I look for in a website. You have to make sure that your materials do the job, that is—to show […]
Do you hate branding?
I hate branding. I am not a cow, I do not want a label or a universal price code emblazoned on my body. No one is going to remember me […]
Interviews and Honesty
Do you think you’re better off lying in an interview? About why you left a job, about getting fired, or about gaps in your resume? You probably think that telling […]
Stand up! Getting a new perspective
Perspective has everything to do with success in a job search. Your perspective influences your attitude and energy, which influences your communication skills and your motivation. All of us get […]
How to look before you leap!
Recruiters know a lot of about looking and leaping to new jobs, and doing so successfully. In honor of Leap Day, here’s sage advice from fabulous nonprofit recruiter Leyna Bernstein […]