by C. Blackwell | Dec 3, 2018 | Career Advice
When you provide references or accept recommendations, you could be hurting your ability to obtain a job offer. For this reason, it is wise to coach anyone who offers to provide a recommendation or reference.Recommendations on LinkedIn list the most recent...
by C. Blackwell | Nov 2, 2018 | Career Advice, Networking
It is difficult to stay current on companies you have targeted as prospects in your job search. You can read the press and media, but if you are interviewing at multiple companies, this process can be very time consuming.One way to stay current with company news is to...
by C. Blackwell | Oct 19, 2018 | Career Advice
The basis for any successful relationship is the ability to understand the exact expectations of the other person. You may think you have asked someone for help, but that may not be understood by the people you approach. Be specific about the type of referrals and...
by C. Blackwell | Aug 13, 2018 | Career Advice, Interview Tips, Networking
Are you able to provide a list of the companies that have received your resume and a list of all the job board ads to which you’ve applied? Do you have information on every individual with whom you have interviewed? Are you following up with the companies where you...
by C. Blackwell | Aug 1, 2018 | Career Advice
Being unemployed can be a challenging chapter of your life, but there are things you can do to stay financially and emotionally sound including the following:Cut Unnecessary Spending from Your BudgetThink of what you MUST spend money on vs. what you WANT to spend...