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Should You Use a New Job Offer to Re-Negotiate Your Current Salary

by Rick Christensen | Jan 17, 2019

Salary negotiations can be a tricky game to play. If you’re currently very happy in your job, but an offer finds its way into your lap (say, through a headhunter reaching out, or a previous employer trying to win you back with an offer you can’t refuse), should you...

Goal for 2019 and for the rest of my life – learning a better way!

by Travis Jones | Jan 14, 2019

Goal for 2019 and for the rest of my life - learning a better way! by Travis Jones, CEO and President at Career Development Partners I love this quote by author Maya Angelou, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better”. I...

How Did She Land so Fast?

by Rick Christensen | Jan 10, 2019

Have you ever wondered why it seems some people land new jobs quickly and others struggle for months without landing a great job. Both people have terrific resumes, great skills, good GPAs, advanced degrees, and excellent references. So why does one get hired so...

Make Your Organization Thrive from the Inside!!

by Travis Jones | Jan 8, 2019

Make Your Organization Thrive from the Inside!by Travis Jones, CEO and President at Career Development Partners As we move rapidly into the new year, my executive coach, Mike Todd with Learning Unlimited has challenged me to reread the book, The Advantage...

Why is this Position Open?

by Rick Christensen | Jan 3, 2019

You might wonder whether it's appropriate to ask why a position is open during an interview. Not only is it appropriate—it's critical to ensuring the position is a good fit. Remember: the interview is a two-sided conversation If you're hesitant to ask why a position...

Resume Fraud

by Rick Christensen | Dec 27, 2018

Recently the United States has seen a number of high-profile working professionals committing what should be considered a crime – Resume Fraud.

Don’t Lose Yourself!

by Rick Christensen | Dec 20, 2018

Your job search is a life changing event filled with many emotions especially at this holiday time.

Adults say the Funniest Things…

by Rick Christensen | Dec 13, 2018

Adults say the Funniest Things - especially in interviews. Undoubtedly a high-pressure situation - both candidate and hiring manager are under strain to appear professional but friendly, confident but not arrogant, unique but not weird. Unfortunately, it...