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WHAT NOW? Wednesdays – When Discouraged Job Seekers Head Down the Wrong Path

What happens when job seekers apply to hundreds of jobs that list their qualifications only to receive no response other than automated email replies? And how about when they finally get an interview for a job they think they’re overqualified for but others are selected as “more qualified”. Some feel hopeless and question the professionalism and motives of potential employers. What now? I believe there are 2 directions discouraged job seekers go from here and only one leads to success. And espe… Continue

Added by Kristine on April 1, 2009 at 10:00pm — 1 Comment

WHAT NOW? Wednesdays – When Pride Gets in the Way of a Career

If you’ve read my previous blogs, you might recall that I’m a long-time Denver Broncos fan and have been on the fence over whether or not to switch teams after 20+ years. This hit home last night when I considered wearing my Broncos jersey to my son’s baseball game (his new team name is the Broncos with the identical mascot). I regret to admit I decided not to wear it in case we ended up at a sports bar for dinner after the game. With the… Continue

Added by Kristine on March 25, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

WHAT NOW? Wednesdays – When Laughter is Good Medicine

I started to write a blog with some job tips this week and never could finish it. For what it’s worth, I’ll do my best to share some valuable career tips when I get back from vacation. In the meantime, I thought I’d share what I’ve learned personally this week in case it has any value to others. A lot has changed in the past 5 months since I planned my 1st big vacation in 8 years. For me, a big vacation = all-inclusive with no planning meals, cooking, cleaning, etc. When my husband agreed on ou… Continue

Added by Kristine on February 25, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

WHAT NOW? Wednesdays – Back to Basics

In my excitement over the increasing number of online tools, tips and resources available at my fingertips, I sometimes fall into the trap of information overload. I believe information is power and multi-tasking is a way of life for most of us, but I have to be careful not to… Continue

Added by Kristine on February 18, 2009 at 3:32pm — 1 Comment

WHAT NOW? Wednesdays – When Everyday Life Sets You Back

I think this can happen to all of us sometimes but it's important to not get discouraged and to stay on track with our goals. I guess you might say everyday life almost held me back from posting something this week. But since my personal goal is to post something on Wednesdays, I decided to go ahead and share what’s on my mind. First, I must say I’m thrilled about all the efforts I’ve seen lately of so many reaching out to help each other ( e.g.… Continue

Added by Kristine on February 11, 2009 at 10:00pm — No Comments

WHAT NOW? Wednesdays - Moving Past the January Blahs

Like many others I’ve talked to, I admit I was hit this year by the January blahs. It wasn't just the typical cold weather, holiday bills, tax season, etc. this year. For me it was more a response to daily news on the economy, disappointment in politics as usual in Washington and seeing so many people I know struggle during tough times. Now that it’s February, I have no excuse not to shake this off. So what now? Personally, I need to take myself less seriously and ask a few questions. What have… Continue

Added by Kristine on February 4, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

WHAT NOW? Wednesdays - When You Lose Your Balance

How do you define being “balanced?” I get different answers when I ask this question. Are your initial thoughts about your checkbook, your career, your personal life or all of the above? Have you lost your balance or do you think you’re balanced when others suggest you’re not?… Continue

Added by Kristine on January 28, 2009 at 3:57pm — No Comments

WHAT NOW? Wednesdays – When You’re Ready to Give Up on a Job Search

In this tough economic climate, recession - whatever you want to call it, I think it’s safe to say most of us have been affected in some way by the job market. Unless you live in one of the Dakotas, I would guess that you may know someone looking for a job, someone who SHOULD BE looking… Continue

Added by Kristine on January 21, 2009 at 12:12pm — 1 Comment

WHAT NOW? Wednesdays – When Resolutions Stop Working for You

I may be the oddball here, but I have never been all that interested in New Year’s resolutions. When I remember to set them, I usually forget them by Spring. Maybe this has something to do with all the media hype around weight loss and self-improvement that typically slows down a… Continue

Added by Kristine on January 7, 2009 at 1:49pm — No Comments

WHAT NOW? Wednesdays – Free eBook with Great Job Hunting Advice!

I’ve heard time and time again that December is the worst month of the year for a job hunt. I don’t believe this is always true. This can be a good time to catch recruiters who are in a more calm environmont while others are out of the office. It can also give you a head start… Continue

Added by Kristine on December 17, 2008 at 12:55pm — No Comments

WHAT NOW? Wednesdays – ‘Tis the Season for Layoffs and Good Cheer?

Lately it seems I cannot turn on a radio, TV or read the news without hearing more doom and gloom about the economy and layoffs during this holiday season. To just say these are tough times may be an understatement for many, especially during a season when we are used to spreading joy… Continue

Added by Kristine on December 10, 2008 at 11:57am — No Comments

WHAT NOW? Wednesdays – When to change teams…

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Added by Kristine on November 26, 2008 at 12:48pm — No Comments

WHAT NOW? Wednesdays – Tag, I'm it!

I was tagged yesterday by our own famous RecruiterGuy so I’m having some fun with today’s blog (while taking heed to his warnings). I’m not usually enthused about playing along, but in this case, I appreciate the opportunity to share and learn more about other bloggers out there. So here are the rules: • Link your original tagger(s), and list th… Continue

Added by Kristine on November 19, 2008 at 2:30pm — No Comments

WHAT NOW? Wednesdays – After the Election

If you follow the news, you may have have run across reports and/or blogs about the emotional letdown many are going through now that the election is finally over. Regardless of your political views or whether or not your candidates won, it is natural to feel something. It might be withdrawal, relief, disappointment or even wonder over what to do now with some extra time on your hands… I think this can also apply to us in the workplace after completing an overwhelming project or landing a job a… Continue

Added by Kristine on November 5, 2008 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment

WHAT NOW? Wednesdays – Back to Work in a Tight Market

In this tough economy and tight job market, I've seen an increasing number of friends and family forced to make changes in how they work and support their families. One example is a former Bank VP who has been a stay-at-home Mom for 16 years while her husband’s real estate brokerage flourished. After a few tough years in the real estate market, things are still not looking up and she needs to go back to work to pay the bills. Another is a Mom who was in Healthcare Recruiting 10 years ago but bec… Continue

Added by Kristine on October 29, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments

WHAT NOW? Wednesdays – When the Honeymoon is Over

So you land that dream job, but before long, you discover it's not all that you thought it would be. Maybe the hours and commute are longer than expected, the work is BORING or your boss and/or co-workers are a nightmare. What now? First of all, the good news is you’re not married to the job. However, along the lines of any serious relationship, here are a few things you might want to consider: 1) Good relationships take work and evolve over time. Before throwing in the towel, give it your bes… Continue

Added by Kristine on October 22, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

WHAT NOW? Wednesdays – Back to School

Are you or a friend/family member struggling as a student to decide on what curriculum and career path to pursue? Are you concerned about what can be done now to help secure a good job upon graduation? If not, maybe you should be. So what now? There are a number of ways to approach this topic, and I believe there are many avenues that lead to success. But today, I will narrow it down to a few things you might want to start thinking about if you haven’t already. I have seen the most success when… Continue

Added by Kristine on October 8, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

WHAT NOW? Wednesdays – Avoiding Some Common Job Seeker Mistakes

If you have been diligently networking and submitting resumes with no success, you may be thinking WHAT NOW? This week I’d like to offer a few suggestions for job seekers on what NOT to do in your job search. 1) Don’t be vague and unsure about what you are looking for in a job and what you have to offer. Be clear and concise in all of your communications. Think about it – would you recommend or hire someone who can’t clearly communicate what they want in a job and what they can bring to the tab… Continue

Added by Kristine on October 1, 2008 at 12:13pm — No Comments

WHAT NOW? Wednesdays – Career training: How do I get there from here?

This week I would like to share a few tips on the importance of career training and taking advantage of available opportunities. Given the current state of the economy, I am hearing more and more people talk about being out of work and shifting direction in their careers. I’ll just start with a hypothetical. Let’s say you've already done your research and assessed the job market against what you do well and enjoy doing. You may have already done some networking and talked to others already in a… Continue

Added by Kristine on September 24, 2008 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

WHAT NOW? Wednesdays – How to Get Out of the Comfort Zone

This week’s tip is for passive job seekers. I think all of us who are employed are passive seekers to a degree. If not, we probably should be. And if you’re not currently employed, this is something to keep in mind after you land that dream job… Even if you're happy with your job and LOVE the company you work for, this may apply within your own organization. One constant about successful companies is that they are ALWAYS CHANGING. The world is changing around us, so we need to be prepared to gr… Continue

Added by Kristine on September 17, 2008 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

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