Salary negotiation is the one part of the hiring process that people on both sides of the table look forward to it about as much as a root canal. The key to successful negotiations, I think, is to take emotions out of the process as much as possible. Here are some do’s and don’ts to […]
March Madness of a Different Kind: Placement Exchanges And the Higher Ed Hiring Season
When you work in higher education, “March Madness” means something different: the great kickoff of hiring season. Candidates practice their pitches, don their uniforms, and put their game faces on. But the reward that comes at the end of this contest is not a trophy, but a job.
BreakDrink Conference Today and Tomorrow! Plus, information on the "Placement Partner" program
I am glad to be presenting on Monday at 1 pm CST/2 pm EST at the BreakDrink free fall conference. The topic will be “Mastering the Job Interview,” and it’s about getting in the right mindset to prepare for your job interview. An extended version of this presentation (and others like it) will be part […]
Take 5 and Listen in the Morning: My Rx for Using Social Media to Advance Your Job Search
Much has been said lately about the value of social media to job seekers. Since you’re reading a blog post about it, which you probably learned about from a post on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or BrazenCareerist, the value of social media should be obvious. It is likely what brought you here.
So let’s cut to the chase: You know social networking can be valuable, but you just aren’t sure how to do it the right way. Here are 5 great posts that can help you figure some of this out.