As I mentioned in Part 1, I received 3 job offers from the career fair. About two weeks after the fair, after followup interviews, I received an offer that I accepted. However, it was not the job that was my first...
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Posting Openings For Your Company – Do’s and Dont’s Part 1
There are so many resources out there where one can post job openings and calls for resumes, but there still are ineffective employee searches going on on both sides of the fence. Employers are posting very often too late in...
The Career Fair to End All Career Fairs (Part 1)
After the disappointment of not getting the job I flew in for, I attended what I called "the career fair to end all career fairs". I had saved up about 6 weeks of vacation pay to support me from my...
Flying in For An Interview and Not Getting Hired
After my "Independence Day", I was flown in for an interview with a company seeking a manager with experience. I had found out about the job through a recruiting company and had high expectations. My thoughts were that "if they...
Robert Independence Day
Sometimes coming up with a deadline to when you want to do something else can be very freeing. July 17, 2000 was such a day for me.I had been contemplating moving from Florida for about a year, but no reason...
Knowing When You Are Wanted
Last fall I wrote to two school districts about teaching an adult education class called Introduction to Macs. I call it my own "Tale of Two Cities".The first town wrote back to me in about 20 minutes, and dismissed my...
Shave Your Head and Start Over
When it comes to business, sometimes, "shaving our head and starting over" means throwing out old practices completely and starting fresh with something knew.I was asked last week what was the meanest thing I ever said to someone.A few years...
Packing and Preparing For The Recruiting Trip
Today I had a client ask me if I have any brochures about my company. I handed her a business card and shared with her that all the information about me is on my website (and all the services I...
Comfortable Interview Venues
Choice of venue can turn your interview process into a success. Here are some tips when choosing a venue.1. Choose a location on your company's premises that allows the candidate to see what your company is like, and also see...
Job Fairs – Are They Effective? (Part 3 of 4)
Q: I already have a job, why should I go to a job fair? The networking opportunities by being present at a job fair are tremendous. Marketing yourself to others when you aren't looking for a job can be a...