by Rick Christensen | Jan 19, 2017 | Career Transition, Interviewing, Rick Christensen
Looking for the best way to convert a telephone interview into a face-to-face interview? Many companies are moving to using telephone or Skype for second and third level interviews. While these get you in front of HR and hiring manages, to convert this opportunity...
by Rick Christensen | Jan 12, 2017 | Job Search, Rick Christensen
The Pioneer Woman is one of the most popular cooking shows on TV. But whether you prefer Ree Drummond, Giada De Laurentis, Bobby Flay or any other famous chef they can each teach us a lesson about job search and life. Here are several lessons we can learn from top...
by Rick Christensen | Jan 3, 2017 | Career Transition, Job Search, Networking, Rick Christensen
The hidden job market refers to opportunities that are not advertised to the general public or included on the employment pages of a company’s website and can comprise up to 80% of all jobs filled. These employment opportunities are usually accessed through an...
by Rick Christensen | Dec 6, 2016 | Career Transition, Rick Christensen
In the moments after a layoff, you may feel like you’re in a haze. Often, we ignore the warning signs that a layoff is coming, or we think, “It probably won’t happen me.” As adults, we want to feel in control of the changes that take place in our lives. When someone...
by Rick Christensen | Nov 3, 2016 | Career Transition, Job Success, Rick Christensen, Your Career
When evaluating a job offer, it is easy to just think “How much will I get paid?” and accept or reject the offer based on that. There is so much more to this decision than just the salary. Remember, you are going to spend a significant part of your life at this...
by Rick Christensen | Dec 28, 2015 | Job Search Resources, Resume, Rick Christensen, Your Career
There is no such thing as a perfect job candidate. Many job seekers have gaps in employment on their resume. Gaps in employment will be considered a red flag unless you provide an explanation. There are several possible explanations including: Volunteering your time: ...
