by Rick Christensen | Apr 8, 2021 | Job Search, Rick Christensen
I recently read an article about the employment prospects for those of us over 50, it gave some startling statistics that we all intuitively know as true. Once an older worker loses a job, it takes them longer than younger job seekers to find a new one. On average,...
by Rick Christensen | Apr 1, 2021 | LinkedIn, Networking, Rick Christensen
I just got another one – a generic connection request from someone I don’t know. “Hi Rick, I’d like to join your LinkedIn network.” I now have only two options. The LinkedIn options are Accept and Ignore. Accept is pretty straightforward....
by Rick Christensen | Mar 25, 2021 | High Performance, Networking, Rick Christensen
“Can you hear me now?’ was the popular tag line in a commercial for a cell phone company. But the real question we should be asking in our everyday communications is “Are you listening?” Hearing and listening are very different. Hearing is the...
by Rick Christensen | Mar 18, 2021 | Interviewing, Job Search, Networking, Rick Christensen
There are so many factors that play into creating your first impression when you meet new people. One of those factors that is not addressed enough is your voice. Conclusions can be drawn simply by the way you speak. Whether those assumptions are correct or not, it...
by Rick Christensen | Mar 11, 2021 | Job Search, Rick Christensen
Job search is often more difficult than people imagine. It takes longer than you originally thought – it’s not quite as exciting as it was in the beginning – and before long, the process takes a toll on your psyche. This emotional wear and tear can,...
