A colleague of mine inspired me to think outside the Blog box the other day. An inconsistent (at best), erratic (at worst) blogger, I only seem to write when I really believe I have something really new or interesting to discuss and I feel inspired – in other words, when all the stars and planets are properly aligned (approximately, semi-annually). Well, today I felt inspired, and the topic is stress relief. I’m not going to expand on all the advice you have already heard: “Take regular breaks during the day,” “Get plenty of sleep,” “exercise regularly,” “Stretch often” “Eat properly… ” because, well, we all know this stuff by heart; we just have to commit to doing it. I love all this … [Read more...]
Archives for 2013
Informational Interviewing to Penetrate the Hidden Job Market
Frustrated with your job search and lack of invitations to interview? Wondering how you could make yourself a more attractive candidate? Thinking about a career transition or pondering whether you are in the right field? Then the informational interview might just be your solution! Informational Interviewing versus Job Interviewing As you know, of course, a job interview is when a potential employer invites you to a meeting to discuss a particular position with the objective of evaluating you to fill that position. While one of your objectives is to evaluate the position, your primary objective is to sell yourself in order to procure a job offer. On the other hand, the primary … [Read more...]