Perhaps the most noted pet peeve among people actively engaged in a job search is the gatekeeper. A gatekeeper exists to stand between that job seeker and a hiring decision-maker, referral source, or networking contact. Today, the electronic gatekeeper is most prevalent. When trying to connect with those who can help in your job search,… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Job Search Tips
What’s your unique career charisma?
Written by Barb Poole
My client Cathy was in a job search, and decided at the outset that she would not settle for “don’t call us; we’ll call you” method. She remembered the line from the Woody Allen movie, “Ninety percent of life is just showing up,” and applied it to the search. She got an early edge by… Continue Reading
Are you skipping steps in your jobs search? Part 2
Written by Barb Poole
Your job search should be systematized with strategy and planning. Although certainly not simple, I believe it can be condensed into a 6-step process. In Part 1 of this two-part blog, I shared the first three steps. Here are the final three. Step 4: Self-Market. In the job search, you are the product and the… Continue Reading
Are you skipping steps in your job search?
Written by Barb Poole
Probably the most common statement I hear when prospective clients contact me is, “I need a resume.” They often do. It’s certainly a necessary tool in the job search kit. But just as often in the course of our brief conversation, I will quickly uncover that this is the single thing they’ve put thought into. … Continue Reading
Are you feeling vulnerable in your job search?
Written by Barb Poole
Many job seekers are afraid of making themselves vulnerable. When you are applying for positions, you make yourself vulnerable. You are vulnerable to rejection. Many job seekers are afraid of being rejected. They limit their contacts and confidants to a select few known well. Their search is also confined to applying to advertised openings where—rejected… Continue Reading