by Rick Christensen | Oct 3, 2019 | Career Transition, Networking, 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...
by Rick Christensen | Sep 26, 2019 | LinkedIn, Rick Christensen
I just got another one – a generic connection request from someone I don’t know. “I’d like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn.” I now have three options, two provided by LinkedIn and my own third option. The LinkedIn options are Accept and Ignore....
by Rick Christensen | Sep 19, 2019 | Career Transition, Coaching, 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 physical act of having...
by Rick Christensen | Sep 12, 2019 | Career Transition, Interviewing, 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 | Sep 5, 2019 | Career Transition, 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, in turn,...
by Rick Christensen | Aug 29, 2019 | Career Transition, Networking, Rick Christensen
LinkedIn is a phenomenal resource. Consider that you have access to 575 million professionals worldwide, business and thought leaders such as, Bill Gates, Richard Branson, Mark Cuban, me and you. Not only do you have access to them, they have access to you. The good...
