by Rick Christensen | Jul 26, 2018 | Job Success, Outplacement, Rick Christensen, Success
When one is faced with a challenging situation the outcome is greatly influenced by the perspective in which that obstacle is viewed. Especially when one’s world is turned upside down by job loss, the perspective which one views the loss can determine the...
by Rick Christensen | Jul 19, 2018 | Job Search, Networking, Rick Christensen
Are you allowing job search mistakes to keep you from getting interviews? For over 25 years one of the most respected business texts has been The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People. I wondered if these same principles could be applied to job search. So I took Dr....
by Rick Christensen | Jul 12, 2018 | Interviewing, Job Search, Job Success, Rick Christensen, Uncategorized
During your job search process, it’s important that you verify what you are saying and also confirm your understanding of what is being said to you. This is especially important in the interview process. Below are some common phrases that may be misunderstood....
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 | Jun 7, 2018 | Career Transition, High Performance, Rick Christensen, Success, Your Career
I recently saw a thread on LinkedIn with the subject “Do I really need to send a thank-you after an interview?” I know it was my own bias, but I read it with a whiny inflection that sounded like a spoiled child asking if they really needed to thank Aunt...