Do your references ruin your chances for a job? Or do they cinch the deal? Your prospective employer wants to talk to your references. You know they will say good things about your work and integrity, but will they talk about those things which will land the job? An excellent job search ...

One of the advantages of being an insider is that employers often tell me things they would never mention publicly. There is an implied obligation on my part for complete confidentiality. There is no circumstance under which I will reveal the contributors to this article. So, please, don’t ask and ...

Others over 50 are gainfully employed, why not you? What did they do that you didn’t? Over 50 and looking for work can be traumatic. You are told you are overqualified, won’t fit the culture or just overlooked. Don’t let age discrimination get you down. Look around. Many people with a bit ...

The statistics are horrible. Over 10% unemployment. Consultants and executives who have ‘aged out’ of the unemployment roles are not included. Entrepreneurs who don’t qualify and interns who don’t find paid work are not included. So the number is a lot higher than the statistic reports. And it ...

So many social networking sites, so little time. The perennial question is, how do candidates leverage the sites for job search? Apparently, relying on the kindness of strangers pays off with introductions, advice and even links to active jobs.

While many people perpetuate the notion that jobs are landed

The delight with being recruited sometimes eradicates judgment. If you are a six-figure income executive, chances are you will be recruited on the telephone by recruiters not known to you. The recruiter calls with a terrific job opportunity and the timing is right, the position exactly what you ...

Would you use the lottery as your investment strategy? Are the odds appealing? Do you feel lucky, well, do you? That’s exactly what you do career-wise when you submit your resume to random recruiters and recruiter groups; play the job-search lottery. Recruiters post appeals for resumes every where from LinkedIn ...

Most of my clients are driven, successful and highly competitive executives and technology leaders. During their job search, they are compelled to ask employers with whom they have interviewed how they compare to the competition. • Am I in the running for this job? • Where do I stand in the ranking?...

Is this your plight or is it an excuse? “I am over 50 and fear I am overlooked because the hiring authorities want someone younger.” Challenge: “I read about ageism and feel certain the reason I am not getting job offers is because of my age. I am of the boomer ...

One estimate of job openings filled by recruiters is over 35%. The percentage is higher for executive-level positions in the $100,000+ salary range. Clearly, cultivating a professional relationship with a recruiter or two is an excellent career development strategy. But how do you avoid exposure to the ...