by C. Blackwell | Jan 6, 2020 | Career Advice, Leadership
The daunting task of finding qualified talent has become increasingly difficult, with the U.S. now in a record-long economic expansion and the labor market continuing to tighten. The diminishing unemployment rate, widening gap between job openings and new hires, and...
by C. Blackwell | Jun 12, 2019 | Career Advice, Interview Tips, Leadership, Networking
Networking is the #1 way for you to find a new job. If you’re networking efforts don’t seem to lead anywhere, you may need to evaluate the quality of your network. Take some time to think about your network’s strengths, weaknesses and opportunities.Without an...
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, 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...
