Take a breath. You’re okay.

June 04, 2012Kent R.

When it comes right down to it, there are a lot of people vying for your attention. So the more against-the-grain – or even outlandish – the idea, the better. I am not saying that some of the following points aren’t rooted in fact, just that they have either been grossly inflated or far too broadly applied.

Selling Yourself Short

May 28, 2012Kent R.

Listen closely to how you describe yourself and how you articulate the value you bring. Are you selling yourself short?

There Is No Magic Bullet

May 17, 2012Kent R.

An outstanding resume is a critical component of a successful job search and career development strategy, but – as I have written about several times now – it is just a piece of the puzzle.

Skateboards, Infographics and Being Disruptive

May 07, 2012Kent R.

It is becoming increasingly important to find ways to differentiate yourself in the job market – ways to get the attention of readers and to stand out among a sea of highly qualified candidates.

Fulfillment

May 03, 2012Kent R.

Q: Your post on fulfillment really got me. The thing is, many people (including me) don't have that luxury. It's tough enough to make ends meet. Don't you think a lot more people are going to have to be satisfied by simply having a job?

Beyond a Resume

April 29, 2012Kent R.

If you follow this blog, you know that I like to share answers to the most frequent questions that come through my inbox. One of the most common questions I get asked is, “What can I do to make my job search successful?”

Who Do I Send a Post Interview Thank You Letter To

April 23, 2012Kent R.

Here is a question I get at least once a week, “I interviewed with several people. Who do I send the thank you letter to?” Generally speaking, send a thank you email to every person with whom you interviewed. If you really want to stand out, take the time to personalize each email with something specific that that specific interviewer brought to the table.

For example, you might add in something like this: “I appreciated learning more about how your sales team partners with IT to develop proposals and presentations. It gave me an even clearer idea into the kind of collaboration I could expect at XXX and made me even more enthusiastic about the possibility of joining your team.”

In this job market, you need to seize every opportunity to reassert your interest and differentiate yourself. A thoughtful and personalized post interview thank you letter is a great chance to do that.

When Is The Best Time To Follow Up After An Interview

April 19, 2012Kent R.

If you have recently interviewed and have not heard anything, you are probably hoping that this post will tell you a very specific period of time to wait before following up after an interview. Unfortunately, there is only one way to know for certain, and the answer can only come from the potential employer.

Are You Providing The Wrong LinkedIn Profile URL

April 16, 2012Kent R.

I can’t tell you how often I see resumes with the incorrect LinkedIn URL on them. In short, your public LinkedIn profile URL should look something like this: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hruncovered

Not this:

http://www.linkedin.com/profile/edit?trk=hb_tab_pro_top

Additionally, if you have not “claimed” your vanity URL, you should do that as well. Here is the link: http://www.linkedin.com/myprofile?editwp=#