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: ...
by Rick Christensen | Nov 9, 2015 | Career Development Partners, Career Transition, Job Search Resources, Job Success, Rick Christensen, Your Career
For over 25 years one of the most respected business texts has be The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People. I wondered if these same principles could be applied to job search. So, I took Dr. Covey’s list and applied them to the modern job search process. Be...
by Rick Christensen | Nov 2, 2015 | Career Transition, Interviewing, Rick Christensen
BY RICK CHRISTENSEN, DIRECTOR, CAREER TRANSITION PRACTICE AT CAREER DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS Most interviewers start interviews with the question “Tell me about yourself?” The answer to this question is often included in a hiring authorities’ first impression and can...
by Rick Christensen | Aug 25, 2015 | Career Transition, Rick Christensen, Success, Your Career
BY RICK CHRISTENSEN, DIRECTOR, CAREER TRANSITION PRACTICE AT CAREER DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS Whether it is Jordan Spieth, LaBron James, Tom Brady or any other sports figure they never make 100% of their shots. Jordan Spieth shanks a ball into the woods (not often, but it...
by Rick Christensen | Aug 4, 2015 | Interviewing, Rick Christensen
BY RICK CHRISTENSEN, DIRECTOR, CAREER TRANSITION PRACTICE AT CAREER DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS You’ve spent weeks, maybe months, in an exhaustive job search. You’ve had many excellent networking meetings over lunch, coffee and in offices. You’ve scoured the job boards and...
