by Rick Christensen | Jun 28, 2018 | Career Transition, Job Search, Job Success, Rick Christensen, Success, Uncategorized
Goal is defined as the object of a person’s ambition or effort; an aim or desired result. What makes successful business people so successful? Are these folks smarter? Or just plain lucky? I would argue neither. The difference between how successful people and...
by Rick Christensen | May 10, 2018 | Career Transition, Job Search, Rick Christensen
When you’re using email to job search or network, it’s important to include a professional email signature that has your contact information. This makes it easy for hiring managers and recruiters to get in touch with you. First, make sure that the email account...
by Rick Christensen | Jan 4, 2018 | Job Search, Job Search Resources, Rick Christensen, Your Career
Wake up each morning to the planner you filled out the night before outlining 100% of the calls you will make that day. It’s not enough to expect your job search to turn around; you have to make it happen. Most individuals who are finding employment have...
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...
by Rick Christensen | Jun 24, 2015 | Career Transition, Outplacement, Rick Christensen, Your Career
By Rick Christensen, Director, Career transition Practice at Career Development Partners I am often asked if a person should accept a job offer or wait until something better comes along. It depends. It is obviously very stressful to be unemployed because the bills...