Paul Di MichielDec 7, 20215 minWhat you need to know about job search over the holiday seasonSome things to keep in mind regarding job search as we approach the festive season and new year.
The Career MedicNov 12, 20212 minDon’t just sit there, say something!During a recent discussion with an experienced recruiter, she explained to me that she often experiences an unusual occurrence when...
The Career MedicNov 12, 20212 minUse ‘Seeking next opportunity’ if you are not serious about job searchNow this may be a surprise to you – and a point of debate amongst many – but I would recommend never – I repeat never – using ‘Seeking...
The Career MedicNov 12, 20212 minWhy are you looking at me on LinkedIn? Cyber-stalking or just good business?One of the functions within LinkedIn that is often misunderstood – and sometimes perceived negatively – is the ‘Who’s viewed your...
The Career MedicNov 12, 20216 min12 biggest mistakes made during job searchIn job search, we generally ‘don’t know what we don’t know’ and it’s not surprising that we make mistakes, thinking we are doing the...
The Career MedicNov 12, 20215 minGood boss, bad boss! You chooseI recently saw a post on LinkedIn which said something like: ‘Would you rather work for a good boss in a job you don’t like, or for a...
The Career MedicNov 12, 20213 minThe 5 things every job seeker should include in their LinkedIn profileLinkedIn has been an absolute boon for job seekers, for 3 key reasons: Professional brand – It allows job seekers to be able to publish...
The Career MedicNov 12, 20211 min2 minute tip – How to personalise your LinkedIn profile URL/linkYou may not even be aware of this function on your LinkedIn profile. You have a link on your profile that you can copy and paste onto...
The Career MedicNov 12, 20213 minConsidering a job offer? You’ll want to read thisA mistake many of us make when considering a job offer is just focusing on the financials…In other words, what we’ll be paid in the new...
The Career MedicNov 12, 20213 minHow do managers prepare for an interview?In short? Not much…and this gives you a tremendous advantage. Now, this is not because they don’t want to – most managers want to do the...
The Career MedicNov 12, 20214 minHow to reduce pre-job interview nervesWe have all been there…Waiting to go into an interview and sitting in a reception area or waiting alone in a meeting room for the...
The Career MedicNov 12, 20215 minThe #1 thing holding back job-seekersI have had the good fortune to work with over 500 clients who are or were going through transition in the last few years. As a result...
The Career MedicNov 12, 20213 minThe most important question you’ll answer in a job interviewMost of us have heard the expression ‘First impressions are the longest lasting’ or ‘First impressions count’. Nothing is more true in...
The Career MedicNov 12, 20215 minHow long will I be unemployed?When we lose our job, our first concern is usually: ‘How long will I be unemployed?’ closely followed by ‘How will I pay the bills if...
The Career MedicNov 12, 20213 min5 ingredients for a great resumeWhat makes a great resume? What ingredients differentiate a strong resume from a weak resume, or one that gets you an interview versus...
The Career MedicNov 12, 20213 minHow to survive during job searchJob loss can be traumatic and unsettling. We are thrown from the familiar and relatively safe environment of busy employment with...
The Career MedicNov 12, 20213 minAre you making this critical mistake on your resume?Let’s talk about the resume, whose fundamental purpose is to get you to an interview…Of course, once you get to an interview you are one...
The Career MedicNov 12, 20215 minThe importance of first impressions in job searchYou will never get a second chance to make a first impression. (Will Rogers) First impressions are the longest lasting. (Proverb) These...
The Career MedicNov 12, 20213 minWhat you need to know about resume-reading softwareThe following is an excerpt from my new book,‘Fired to Hired, The Guide to Effective Job Search for the Over 40s’which is currently...
The Career MedicNov 12, 20212 minAnswering the ‘What are your salary expectations?’ questionThe following is an excerpt from my new book, ‘Fired to Hired, The Guide to Effective Job Search for the Over 40s’ which is currently...