As we determine the best way to approach an Interviewer–who is a ‘Relator’–we need to be sure to understand their Highest Value, Motivator, Stress Behavior, Fear, How They Operate with Others & Their Mode of Operation. Read on–so you discover what you need to know about those who have the dominate persona of a ‘Relator.’ […]
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Let me reference a line from the movie, ‘What Women Want’ to illustrate the concept of speaking another person’s language! Bette Midler plays a counselor, who says, “If Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus and you speak ‘Venution’–then you are the luckiest man on earth. Nick Marshall you can rule the world!” […]
When you think of interviewing–keep in mind the philosophy of the ‘Home Court Advantage’–and how you fall prey to the Interviewer having the upper-hand! What do I mean by the ‘Home Court Advantage’–it is the Advantage that the Interviewer typically has when conducting in-person interviews–as that scenario usually occurs on ‘their turf’ or in ‘their […]
As shared within the past 2 blogs–the ‘job’ of your resume is to position and package your talents and your value in a manner which solicits the attention of the reader, in this case, a Hiring Manager or a C-Suite Decision Maker! Ensuring that your resume is seen by an actual human is the first […]
Sitting in front of the computer–hour after hour–day after day–only to cut and paste your resume on every job board available to mankind is a waste of time! In the long-run, putting yourself through this ongoing routine of submitting your resume, and then continuing to wait and wait–only to hear silence–is detrimental. It does not […]
An upward of 80% of resumes are unseen by a human, so this is why I say, “Avoid The Submit Button” as your sole career strategy. Unfortunately, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) have become the norm, so a keyword-rich document is critical to your career search–if you intend to utilize on-line portals as your main strategy […]
As you ponder who to include within your list of references, keep in mind the last time that you have spoken with them! If you haven’t worked with someone in more than 5 years, make sure they are individuals whom you have periodically kept in contact with, so they are aware of and informed about […]
The thoughts of walking into a face-2-face lion’s den or logging into a virtual lion’s den are overwhelming for most! Why? Because fear is setting in and one is not sure what to do, what to say, what to expect, or what to ask! When Face-2-Face settings return, the additional question of how to ‘work […]
For some reason, the purpose of the ‘Cover Letter’ seems to be a topic of controversy and one sees several opinions when it comes to the do’s and don’ts of your Cover Letter. Since I operate from a ‘sales & marketing’ mindset–and the fact of the matter is we are ‘selling’ is YOU, I treat […]
Regardless if you are a seasoned professional, adult learner or traditional college student, it is critical that you realize the Power Of Volunteering! It will enhance your experience, expand your network and allow you to make meaningful connections, which could pay off in your future. In general, volunteering is good for your community, but the […]