by Rick Christensen | Aug 13, 2020 | Interviewing, Rick Christensen
A majority (58% to be exact) of the message we convey is through our body language, this is known as non-verbal communication. Only 7% of our message is made of the words we use. In preparing for job interviews most of us concentrate on making sure we have the “right”...
by Rick Christensen | Aug 6, 2020 | Job Search, Rick Christensen
Even in today’s digital age, trusted personal referrals and recommendations carry the most weight when selecting a new employee out of a pool of candidates. Your resume, your online job application, and your LinkedIn profile are all digital files. They cannot speak...
by Rick Christensen | Jul 30, 2020 | Rick Christensen
Interviews are 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 doesn’t work out that way…So, this week, to give you...
by Rick Christensen | Jul 23, 2020 | LinkedIn, Rick Christensen
LinkedIn remains one of the best platforms to expand your professional network. When used to its full potential, it can help raise awareness of your brand among those who are able to support your efforts. The problem is most people aren’t maximizing their...
by Rick Christensen | Jul 16, 2020 | Negotiation, Rick Christensen
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),...
by Rick Christensen | Jun 25, 2020 | Interviewing, Job Search, Rick Christensen
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...
