Presearch and prelocation - Finding jobs before you need them, and finding a place to live before you move there.Back in 2000, I did a lot of presearch and prelocation before I moved to Boston. I suggested this to a...
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The Informational Interview
One of the tools often unused in the job search is the preemployment "Informational interview". The informational interview can be used to find out about a position that might not be available or might be beyond your current abilities.A...
How to Turn Candidates Down Politely
In my entry earlier this week, I spoke about how to turn down an employer politely. Today, let's look at the flip side; how to turn down candidates who you aren't going to select or have continue on in the...
Turning Down Job Offers Politely
Q: I got offered a position that I am not going to accept? What is the best way to turn down the offer?A: The golden rule applies here. If you were turned down for the position, how would you like...
Long-Term Relationship Development Leads to New Opportunities
Developing stronger relationships with your current or former customers, employers or clients can lead to growth opportunities and possible future employment opportunities.Throughout my life, I've been blessed with relationships with people that have lasted a lifetime. In 1997 I met...
Appropriate Confidence Levels in Interviews
I've been blessed to have the opportunity to be on both sides of the interview table on several occasions. Early in my career, I had opportunities to hear from the very best in my companies share with me their experiences...
Hiring Inexperienced over Experienced Workers
Q: Why do you think that managers hire unqualified people? Example - you have 3 candidates for the same job; one who is older and very qualified, one who is qualified, and one with no experience and knows nothing about...
Question on Resumes Sent Via the Internet
Q: What are some key things that you can do to make your resume stand outwhen applying for jobs via the internet?A: Here are a few suggestions that I have found have worked for me and others.THE BASICS1. Bulleted lists of...
Planned Obsolescence
"I don't know how long it's been going on, I don't know how long the colors were changing to gray..." from Michelle Branch's "This Way"Sometimes it hits us by surprise when a layoff comes, or when a change in our...
How to Get into a General Manager position at a hotel
Q: I'm close to graduating with a degree in hotel and restaurant management, and my advisor suggested I should be looking at opportunities in Food and Beverage since I want to be a GM of a large scale property. Do...