by C. Blackwell | May 30, 2018 | Career Advice, Interview Tips
One of the greatest challenges of any job search is establishing and maintaining momentum regardless of results achieved. Your job search is a learning experience that will build character and teach you things about yourself you never knew. It’s often effective to...
by C. Blackwell | May 25, 2018 | Career Advice, Interview Tips, Leadership
With the Internet, Job Boards, Job Postings on Web Sites and Social Media, it is easier than ever to research salary levels. If a company posts a salary range, they normally want to pay somewhere in the middle of the range. The offer is also based on the actual...
by C. Blackwell | Mar 19, 2018 | Career Advice, Leadership, Networking
When you hear the word Networking, what comes to mind? Many job seekers will describe it as a necessary evil. Even the most outgoing individual might say that networking is “forced” communication. When successful networking has occurred, the desired result is a...
by C. Blackwell | Feb 28, 2018 | Career Advice, Interview Tips
When you are marketing yourself to hiring authorities you will need to complete the following steps: Make a list of companies you plan to target Conduct research to determine if your targeted company hires individuals with your credentials and experience. If you are...
by C. Blackwell | Feb 28, 2018 | Career Advice, Interview Tips, Leadership
Never underestimate the knowledge of gatekeepers. They know the schedules of the hiring authorities, their interests, responsibilities and preferences. They also know they are paid to screen out sales calls that will waste the time of these hiring authorities. When...